adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading One particular, however, caused Jane keen annoyance.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
attestverbUS /əˈtest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
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 For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading One particular, however, caused Jane keen annoyance.
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
flashverbUS /flæʃ/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
freshmen's
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From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One particular, however, caused Jane keen annoyance.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
Jane
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From this reading One particular, however, caused Jane keen annoyance.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading One particular, however, caused Jane keen annoyance.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
Lenox
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From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One particular, however, caused Jane keen annoyance.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading One particular, however, caused Jane keen annoyance.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
Shirley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading No messages could be sent, no flowers even allowed to attest to their kindness, as in the critical time absolute solitude was imperative.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
untamedadjective
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading Then, like a flash of that robust country vitality, the patient rallied and all danger was pronounced past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For that awful uncertain period there was grave danger of brain concussion, and in the fear of that it must be said every girl in Lenox, besides many outside the freshmen's quarters, showed their loyalty to the untamed country girl.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading THE MIRACLE The days of watching and anxiety that followed the accident left no time for the lesser interests among Shirley's group at Wellington.
