Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

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

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Outwardly Fanny was changed.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

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

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

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

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

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

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

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

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

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

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

and nothing more

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

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 So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

information about recent and important events

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

not any; not one

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

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

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

and nothing more

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

with respect to the outside

From this reading Outwardly Fanny was changed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

past form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

very drunk

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

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

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

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

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

of no value

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

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

From this reading "But I'm just the same inside that I always was and I want to go and see and hear things."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading FANNY COMES BACK "If only I felt the way I look.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading If only my feelings had been smashed too," sobbed Fanny to the doctor that first week that she sat up in her chair.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

which person or people

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.

but in spite of that

From this reading So the old doctor, who knew how much more real were the ills of the spirit than any hurts of the flesh, dropped a word here and there and now no days passed that Fanny did not have callers, did not in some way get messages, the vagrant scraps and trifles of news that, so valueless in themselves, yet were to Fanny the lovely bits of fabric out of which she pieced a laughing tale of life.