Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

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

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

in deplorable condition

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

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

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

divisible by two

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the act of departing

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

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

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

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

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

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

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Mrs. Holcroft and Miss Pamela were indefatigable nurses.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

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

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Holcroft and Miss Pamela were indefatigable nurses.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading Mrs. Holcroft and Miss Pamela were indefatigable nurses.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holcroft and Miss Pamela were indefatigable nurses.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

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

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

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

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

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

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

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

From this reading Poor Miss Holcroft was quite broken-down with grief, and could not restrain her tears even in the presence of the little patient, so she was banished from the sick-room entirely, and spent the greater portion of her time hovering around the closed door that hid Marigold from her sight, listening to the child's painful breathing with a sinking heart.

look attentively

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

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

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

at the time that

From this reading They took it in turns to watch by the little sufferer; and there came a day when they knew that their efforts were to be rewarded, and that God was going to allow them to keep the precious life that had been given into His care.

which person or people

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE NEW HOME FOR many days Marigold lay at death's door, too ill to notice those who were nursing her with loving care, and unflagging attention.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading By Marigold's sick-bed, without one word of explanation, those two learnt to understand each other.