aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
(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 All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
ANNA'SnounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading LADY ANNA'S BEDSIDE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
BEDSIDEnounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading LADY ANNA'S BEDSIDE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The world had been informed that she was dying, and had, upon the whole, been really very sorry for her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The world had been informed that she was dying, and had, upon the whole, been really very sorry for her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The world had been informed that she was dying, and had, upon the whole, been really very sorry for her.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The world had been informed that she was dying, and had, upon the whole, been really very sorry for her.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY ANNA'S BEDSIDE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
Lovel's
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From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
an amount of time
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
persecutionsnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃəns/
plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The world had been informed that she was dying, and had, upon the whole, been really very sorry for her.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
express in words
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The world had been informed that she was dying, and had, upon the whole, been really very sorry for her.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The world had been informed that she was dying, and had, upon the whole, been really very sorry for her.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
not in physical motion
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The world had been informed that she was dying, and had, upon the whole, been really very sorry for her.
precisely as stated
From this reading The world had been informed that she was dying, and had, upon the whole, been really very sorry for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All December went by, and the neighbours in the houses round spent each his merry Christmas; and the snow and frost of January passed over them, and February had come and nearly gone, before the doctors dared to say that Lady Anna Lovel's life was not still in danger.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading During this long period the world had known all about her illness,--as it did know, or pretended to know, the whole history of her life.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She had interested the world, and the world had heard much of her youth and beauty,--of the romance too of her story, of her fidelity to the tailor, and of her persecutions.
