used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER--FROZEN TO DEATH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Little Wolf lay upon her bed feverish with pain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER--FROZEN TO DEATH.
Dr
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From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The evening hour drew on.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening hour drew on.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Little Wolf lay upon her bed feverish with pain.
FROZENadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER--FROZEN TO DEATH.
Goodrich
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From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
Hawley
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From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Wolf lay upon her bed feverish with pain.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The evening hour drew on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER--FROZEN TO DEATH.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Little Wolf lay upon her bed feverish with pain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Wolf lay upon her bed feverish with pain.
Louise
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From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
a person who carries a message
From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER--FROZEN TO DEATH.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening hour drew on.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Little Wolf lay upon her bed feverish with pain.
regaleverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪl/
provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
move stealthily
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening hour drew on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER--FROZEN TO DEATH.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Little Wolf lay upon her bed feverish with pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her arm was in bandages, and Dr. Goodrich stood by soothing and encouraging her.
which person or people
From this reading Louise Sherman having arrived, kindly relieved Mrs. Hawley, who embraced the opportunity to slip out and regale herself with a cup of tea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little Wolf lay upon her bed feverish with pain.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Little Wolf lay upon her bed feverish with pain.
