used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
without stop or interruption
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
not in action or at work
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
not in physical motion
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
hard to endure
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
unprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Everything jarred upon my nerves and irritated my temper during this trying time of suspense.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The tedious hours of the two next days dragged on their weary length through the ordinary course of meals, walks, idle occupation, and unprofitable talk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
but in spite of that
From this reading Edward's fever still continued, and though there was nothing positively alarming in it, yet it kept us in a state of anxiety.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you not fear, I will stand between you and danger."
