used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
anew
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
DOROTHY
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From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one was very nice to her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
Form-room
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From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
giggledverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəld/
past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
Goatby
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From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
how
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From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
the sound of laughing
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Every one was very nice to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one was very nice to her.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
purply-red
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From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
with speed
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
Rhoda
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From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
Rhoda's
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From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
in the near future
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
hurting
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There was almost an affectionate ring in Rhoda’s tone when making inquiry as to how she felt, and Dorothy was a little ashamed of her own private feeling against Rhoda.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then Daisy Goatby giggled in a silly fashion, and Rhoda’s face turned purply-red with anger.
precisely as stated
From this reading Every one was very nice to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
at the time that
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DOROTHY IS APPROACHED Dorothy rested with such thoroughness, that when the doctor came to see her next day he told her with a laugh that she was a fraud so far as being an invalid was concerned, and that she could go to work again as soon as she liked.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Her head was fearfully sore, of course, and if she moved quickly she had a queer, dizzy sensation, but otherwise she did not seem much the worse, and she was back in her Form-room before the work of the morning had ended.
