used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
anew
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Will you come with me?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
JakesnounUS /dʒeɪks/
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
Margaret
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From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will you come with me?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
nerving
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From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She eyed the pair of them with a suspicion she could not altogether hide, and Ford was careful to hold an impassive face.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I am quite ready," returned Margaret, nerving herself for what had assumed the proportions of an ordeal, and went with her obediently.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Will you come with me?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He fell to his work again, and Margaret turned to receive the doctor’s wife.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The doctor will see you now, Miss Harding," said Mrs. Jakes.
