used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
aguenounUS /ˈeɪɡjuː/
a fit of shivering or shaking
From this reading "Is it ague still?" asked Mrs. Todhetley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It is more like nerves than ague," answered Duffham.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it ague still?" asked Mrs. Todhetley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
BarbarynounUS /ˈbɑːrbəri/
a region of northern Africa on the Mediterranean coast between Egypt and Gibraltar; was used as a base for pirates from the 16th to 19th centuries
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
Duffham
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From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
Dykely
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From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
one or the other of two
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
frightfullyadverbUS /ˈfraɪtfəli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It is more like nerves than ague," answered Duffham.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is more like nerves than ague," answered Duffham.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Is it ague still?" asked Mrs. Todhetley.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading "It is more like nerves than ague," answered Duffham.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
not in physical motion
From this reading "Is it ague still?" asked Mrs. Todhetley.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is more like nerves than ague," answered Duffham.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
Todhetley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is it ague still?" asked Mrs. Todhetley.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "She seems to live in a chronic state of fear, starting and shrinking at every unexpected sound.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
an act of traveling by water
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Upon getting back to the Manor for Christmas we heard that Mr. Barbary was quitting Church Dykely for Canada.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
which person or people
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And the voyage will either kill or cure the child," said Duffham, for it was he who gave us the news; "she is in a frightfully weak state."
