used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
(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 Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
BASKETSnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR-TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS --RACOONS.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
dearly loved
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
deathbednounUS /ˈdeθbed/
the last few hours before death
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
wanted intensely
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
in a serious manner
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR-TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS --RACOONS.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
held dear
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
MAPLEnounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR-TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS --RACOONS.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
ORNAMENTALnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR-TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS --RACOONS.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
PLANTSnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR-TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS --RACOONS.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
RACOONS
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From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR-TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS --RACOONS.
without much difficulty
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
SUGAR-TREE
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From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR-TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS --RACOONS.
express in words
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
THREADverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR-TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS --RACOONS.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some time before Lady Mary's nurse could tell her any more stories.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
which person or people
From this reading The Governor's lady, who was very kind and good to all her household, readily consented to let Mrs. Frazer go to her sick relation.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Mary parted from her dear nurse, whom she loved very tenderly, with much regret.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading INDIAN BASKETS--THREAD PLANTS--MAPLE SUGAR-TREE--INDIAN ORNAMENTAL WORKS --RACOONS.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She received a letter from her sister-in-law, informing her that her brother was dangerously ill, confined to what was feared would prove his deathbed, and that he earnestly desired to see her before he died.
