used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
have
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
(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 “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading “Freedom from care!” repeated Margaret, smiling bitterly.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
compassionateverbUS /kəmˈpæʃənət/
share the suffering of
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
How
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From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
Margaret
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From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
Martha's
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From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
recurring again and again
From this reading “Freedom from care!” repeated Margaret, smiling bitterly.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
seamstressnounUS /ˈsiːmstrɪs/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Freedom from care!” repeated Margaret, smiling bitterly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
carry out
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I am much better,” said Margaret, though her appearance did not bear out the assertion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
which person or people
From this reading Her question was addressed to Margaret, who, wan and pale, was seated at a table eating some toast, which the compassionate seamstress in her kindness had prepared for her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “It will take some time yet for you to recover fully; you need rest and freedom from care.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How do you feel this morning?” asked Helen, as she entered Martha’s room.
