used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
(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 Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
ANNIE'S
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From this reading ANNIE'S LETTER.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
Hepsey's
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From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
inquirers
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From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading ANNIE'S LETTER.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
Marion's
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From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
express in words
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE third week of Marion's sickness there came a crisis and hope.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hepsey's eyes were less watery, James opened and shut the outer door in a jubilant manner, proud of being the one to say to the anxious inquirers,— "The doctor begins to hope."
in or at the place that
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The doctor's mouth, which had been so firm and rigid, relaxed; and there was a suspicion of a smile.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, it was evident to all there was hope now, where fear had prevailed.
