used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
BassetnounUS /ˈbæsɪt/
smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
Basset's
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From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
Josephine
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From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
Josephine's
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From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
conformity or harmony
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
easily agitated
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
week-end
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From this reading Soon after Mr. Basset's return from France Mrs. Ford had spent a week-end at the Glen.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading KEEPING A BRAVE HEART FOR some weeks Josephine clung to the hope that the doctors had been mistaken and that her father might regain at any rate some glimmer of sight; but as time slipped by that hope died.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
at the time that
From this reading It was July when Captain Basset was brought back to England to a London hospital.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He remained there for six weeks, then, greatly to Josephine's disappointment, went to spend a short while at Brighton.
zeppelins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been some talk of Miss Basset taking her little niece to London to see Captain Basset; but the old lady had become so nervous at the thought of zeppelins that the idea had been dropped.
