an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was now three weeks since Fay’s accident.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I think they always knew it was hopeless....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
Claudia
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From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
Fay'snounUS /feɪz/
possessive form of “fay” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It was now three weeks since Fay’s accident.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading “I think they always knew it was hopeless....
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think they always knew it was hopeless....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now three weeks since Fay’s accident.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I think they always knew it was hopeless....
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHY NOT?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now three weeks since Fay’s accident.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
not divisible by two
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
Richard
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From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was now three weeks since Fay’s accident.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think they always knew it was hopeless....
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think they always knew it was hopeless....
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was now three weeks since Fay’s accident.
to-day
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From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “Sir Richard said definitely to-day that everything has now been tried,” said the nurse sadly, for both the day and the night nurse had grown fond of their odd little patient.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now three weeks since Fay’s accident.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was now three weeks since Fay’s accident.
which person or people
From this reading Claudia asked the usual question of the nurse who met her in the hall of the flat.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHY NOT?
