Chapter XXXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

later than; following

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

(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 She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

From this reading The nature of her illness, if illness it could be called, was baffling.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The nature of her illness, if illness it could be called, was baffling.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

brought into existence

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The nature of her illness, if illness it could be called, was baffling.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

power to direct or determine

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The nature of her illness, if illness it could be called, was baffling.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

approval

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

divisible by two

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

causing awareness of your shortcomings

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The nature of her illness, if illness it could be called, was baffling.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading The nature of her illness, if illness it could be called, was baffling.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

a woman of refinement

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The nature of her illness, if illness it could be called, was baffling.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The nature of her illness, if illness it could be called, was baffling.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

and nothing more

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

by chance

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

(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 her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

make steady

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The nature of her illness, if illness it could be called, was baffling.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was some time before her mother began to do much credit to Jemima's reputation as a nurse.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

at the time that

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

which person or people

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She was content, to lie day after day in her room, she who had perhaps not spent more than a few weeks in bed during the whole course of her previous life, and then only when her children were born.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had neither pain nor temperature, her pulse was steady, though not strong, she ate and even slept as she was bidden, with a docility that was one of the most alarming symptoms of all in the Madam, hitherto impatient as a healthy man of restraint and control.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "I can't understand it," wrote young Mrs. Thorpe to her husband--a humiliating confession for Jemima.