aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
anew
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She went out hastily, and noiselessly closed the door.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
Barbara
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From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
put or send forth
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She went out hastily, and noiselessly closed the door.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She went out hastily, and noiselessly closed the door.
divisible by two
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
destroyed or killed
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She went out hastily, and noiselessly closed the door.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
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 Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
massagedverbUS /məˈsɑːʒd/
past form of “massage” — manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
Miriam
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From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
not any; not one
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading She went out hastily, and noiselessly closed the door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
oilsnounUS /ɔɪlz/
plural of “oil” — a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She went out hastily, and noiselessly closed the door.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went out hastily, and noiselessly closed the door.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
carry out
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was glad, now, that she had kept the crutches in sight, for they had steadily reminded her not to hope too much.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
the act of using
From this reading Every day, Aunt Miriam massaged her with fragrant oils, and she faithfully took the slight exercises she was bidden to take, even though she knew it was of no use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
welled
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From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went out hastily, and noiselessly closed the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Miriam set her lips grimly against the surging hatred for the dead that welled up within her.
XVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
From this reading XVII "Never Again" Barbara did not mind lying in bed, now that the heavy plaster cast was gone and she could move about with comparative freedom.
