used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
eagerly desirous
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was time to arrive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
a youthful male person
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
divisible by two
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
intermissionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “intermission” — the act of suspending activity temporarily
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was time to arrive.
a small worthless amount
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
lassitudenoun
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
go away from a place
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
for more time
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE TERRIBLE WORD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TERRIBLE WORD.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was time to arrive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was time to arrive.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her little boy, crimson during the fits of fever, very pale during the intermissions, was pitiable to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was time to arrive.
Weldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Extreme lassitude made it impossible for Mrs. Weldon to continue any longer a journey made under such painful conditions.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading His mother extremely anxious, had not been willing to leave Jack even in the care of the good Nan.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE TERRIBLE WORD.
