used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading Althea was very weak, but continued slowly to recover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Althea was very weak, but continued slowly to recover.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
Coe
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From this reading Curtis Coe was Windsor's merchant tailor.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Althea was very weak, but continued slowly to recover.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Curtis Coe was Windsor's merchant tailor.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
imprudencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
meddlesomeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəlsəm/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Curtis Coe was Windsor's merchant tailor.
of an obscure nature
From this reading MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Althea was very weak, but continued slowly to recover.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Althea was very weak, but continued slowly to recover.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading Curtis Coe was Windsor's merchant tailor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
Thornton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Althea was very weak, but continued slowly to recover.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Althea was very weak, but continued slowly to recover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Althea was very weak, but continued slowly to recover.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Althea was very weak, but continued slowly to recover.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were intensely strengthened by the imprudence of a meddlesome neighbor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several days elapsed, during which time Thornton's pain in the head had been upon the increase, and other alarming symptoms had been developed.
Windsor'snounUS /ˈwɪnzərz/
possessive form of “windsor” — a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading Curtis Coe was Windsor's merchant tailor.
