used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
a young person of either sex
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
Clifford
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From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
placed crosswise
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
how
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From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
importunateadjective
expressing persistant and earnest entreaty
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
not any; not one
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
probingadjectiveUS /ˈproʊbɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
a special situation
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As this thought crossed her mind, a quick movement on the part of the figure opposite caused her to halt on the brink of making her presence known.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
in the direction of
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was told several times a day exactly how her husband was progressing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should Lady Clifford show so much curiosity about a technical thing like a medical chart?
in the company of; together with
From this reading She saw Lady Clifford straighten up and come towards her with a cautious step to the foot of the bed.
