afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Look after her, please.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Carry her into the receiving room."
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading IN HIS ENEMIES' POWER "Quick!
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
brought together in one place
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN HIS ENEMIES' POWER "Quick!
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN HIS ENEMIES' POWER "Quick!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Carry her into the receiving room."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
Larry
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From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look after her, please.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Look after her, please.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading IN HIS ENEMIES' POWER "Quick!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading IN HIS ENEMIES' POWER "Quick!
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Carry her into the receiving room."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Carry her into the receiving room."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
at the time that
From this reading "Here, nurse," called one of several physicians who had gathered in the corridor when the news spread that the missing patient had returned.
which person or people
From this reading Catch her!" cried the hospital superintendent, springing forward, but it was Larry who put out his arms and kept Grace from falling to the floor.
