used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But alas! what a wreck of her former self she was!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER--DUFFEL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But alas! what a wreck of her former self she was!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
cordialsnounUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəlz/
plural of “cordial” — strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
a female human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER--DUFFEL.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
DUFFELnounUS /ˈdʌfəl/
a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER--DUFFEL.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
Eveline
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From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER--DUFFEL.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading But alas! what a wreck of her former self she was!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But alas! what a wreck of her former self she was!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
Mandeville
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From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But alas! what a wreck of her former self she was!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
prostrationnounUS /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
recuperativeadjectiveUS /rɪˈkuːpərətɪv/
promoting recuperation
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But alas! what a wreck of her former self she was!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But alas! what a wreck of her former self she was!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
the rays of the sun
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
tonicsnounUS /ˈtɑːnɪks/
plural of “tonic” — lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days after the transactions recorded in the preceding chapter, the fever left Eveline, and consciousness was restored to its empire and reason to its throne.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was helpless as a child, and so weak it was feared the recuperative powers were exhausted, and she must die from prostration; but a day or two of careful nursing, aided by cordials and tonics, produced a change for the better, and in the course of ten days, she was able to walk in the open air and happy sunshine, supported by her father.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But alas! what a wreck of her former self she was!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Mandeville could scarcely restrain his tears while gazing upon her pallid countenance and wasted form.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading But alas! what a wreck of her former self she was!
