used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
Arabella
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From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
Clinkernoun
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
a special loved one
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
Derringham
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From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
the organ of sight
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
brought together in one place
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
the act of giving
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
the act of departing
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
Halcyone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
jumblenounUS /ˈdʒʌmbəl/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
and nothing more
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
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 Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
light-headedadjective
weak and likely to lose consciousness
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
held dear
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
come together
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
ravings
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From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The rest was a jumble of incoherent phrases all giving the impression of intense desire and anxiety for some special event.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
vaporings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Meanwhile, John Derringham lay betwixt life and death and was watched over by the kind eye of Arabella Clinker.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
at the time that
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had gathered quite a number of facts in the night, while she had listened to his feverish ravings--he was light-headed for several hours before the nurses came--then the fever had decreased and though extremely weak he was silent.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Arabella knew now that he loved Halcyone--that wood nymph they had seen during their Easter Sunday walk--and that he had been going to meet her when the accident had happened.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was: "Then we shall be happy, my sweet," or "Halcyone, you will not think me a brute, then, will you, my darling," and there were more just detached words about an oak tree, and a goddess and such like vaporings.
