Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.

not functioning properly

From this reading No trouble came amiss to her, and certainly Nurse Branscome herself could not have done better.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

with care and persistence

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading No trouble came amiss to her, and certainly Nurse Branscome herself could not have done better.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

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From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

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From this reading No trouble came amiss to her, and certainly Nurse Branscome herself could not have done better.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading No trouble came amiss to her, and certainly Nurse Branscome herself could not have done better.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading No trouble came amiss to her, and certainly Nurse Branscome herself could not have done better.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.

possessive form of “corona” — the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading No trouble came amiss to her, and certainly Nurse Branscome herself could not have done better.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

physically weak

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No trouble came amiss to her, and certainly Nurse Branscome herself could not have done better.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading No trouble came amiss to her, and certainly Nurse Branscome herself could not have done better.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

incapable of being cured

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

not any; not one

From this reading No trouble came amiss to her, and certainly Nurse Branscome herself could not have done better.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.

at an opportune time

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

plural of “puppet” — a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

From this reading PUPPETS.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

not used up

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

express in words

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In a sense, too, Corona's first experiences of school-going befell her most opportunely.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.

up to a particular time

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Throughout the night Brother Bonaday hovered between life and death, nor until four days later did the doctor pronounce him out of danger--that is to say, for the time, since the trouble in his heart was really incurable, and at best the frail little man's remaining days could not be many.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nurse Turner waited on him assiduously, always with her comfortable smile.