Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

in addition

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

a female human offspring

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

the act of discovering something

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

made afraid

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

a young female

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

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From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

a local church community

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.

the act of removing

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

tending to impart new life and vigor to

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

in the near future

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

express in speech

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

express in words

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

a shaky motion

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He spoke of heart trouble and general debility, but much to the relief of mother and daughter he did not suggest the patient's removal to a hospital.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One point Mrs. M'Cosh now insisted upon, and that was that a doctor should be called in.

precisely as stated

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

a Caucasian

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

which person or people

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

in the company of; together with

From this reading White Lilies FRIGHTENED immeasurably at the discovery that her mother was quite unconscious, Felicia summoned Mrs. M'Cosh, who bathed the invalid's face and hands with cold water and soon succeeded in reviving her and in reassuring the little girl who stood trembling by the bedside.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Accordingly, the parish doctor was sent for, and came and examined the sick woman very carefully.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He would tell the district nurse to look in, he said, and he would also speak to the relieving officer.