used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
clappernounUS /ˈklæpər/
someone who applauds
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
CotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
set up or found
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
Humph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Humph!" said the Doctor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Humph!" said the Doctor.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Weeks and months went by, and each week found Mercy better and brighter and stronger, until her tongue used to go like a mill clapper, and a continual stream of chatter overflowed from the Daisy Cot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One bright day Sister Theresa and the Doctor were in close consultation as they walked from the boys' ward to the girls'.
where's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's true enough, and I quite agree; but where's the poor baby to go?"
which person or people
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see," the Sister was saying, "little Mercy is nearly well now; indeed, she ought to go into the country for change of air, and we really ought not to keep the cot from some other patient who may need to come in."
