used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading To see Fanny, unless she was dangerously ill, was quite out of the question.
deterverbUS /dɪˈtɜːr/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
set up or found
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
obtain
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
the act of departing
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading To see Fanny, unless she was dangerously ill, was quite out of the question.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
immediately past
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To see Fanny, unless she was dangerously ill, was quite out of the question.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading To see Fanny, unless she was dangerously ill, was quite out of the question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading To see Fanny, unless she was dangerously ill, was quite out of the question.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To see Fanny, unless she was dangerously ill, was quite out of the question.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
tramcarnoun
a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
except if; if not
From this reading To see Fanny, unless she was dangerously ill, was quite out of the question.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
at the time that
From this reading When at last the hospital was reached, and the gate opened to her impatient ringing, it seemed hours that she had to wait, before she could gain any certain news about Fanny.
in or at the place that
From this reading The only thing the porter did seem certain about was that she could not go beyond the porch of the building, where inquiries had to be made.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fortunately she found that a tramcar from the neighbourhood of Mortimer Street passed the gates of the hospital, so that she was able to reach it without walking much further.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A MOTHER'S QUEST THE uncertainty as to whether she would gain admittance to the fever hospital, did not deter Mrs. Brown from going there.
