used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
Beatrix
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From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
Darrow'snounUS /ˈderoʊz/
possessive form of “darrow” — United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Good heavens!" he exclaimed, wildly, "what have I done?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Good heavens!" he exclaimed, wildly, "what have I done?
the organ of sight
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
the act of departing
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good heavens!" he exclaimed, wildly, "what have I done?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading "Good heavens!" he exclaimed, wildly, "what have I done?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Good heavens!" he exclaimed, wildly, "what have I done?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
on one occasion
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment it seemed to Beatrix that she could not have heard aright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her brain was giddy, her breath came fluttering feebly--she looked as if she was going to swoon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Good heavens!" he exclaimed, wildly, "what have I done?
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading "Good heavens!" he exclaimed, wildly, "what have I done?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doctor Darrow's practiced eye marked the change in his patient at once, and he started with a low cry of alarm.
