Chapter IV

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

later than; following

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

possessing life

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

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

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

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From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

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

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

in addition to; as well as

From this reading What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading John was content.

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From this reading What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a female human offspring

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

someone who is a detective

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

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From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

at any time

From this reading What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

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

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

set up or found

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a young female

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

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

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

harmed

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

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 What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

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From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

and nothing more

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a particular point in time

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

not any; not one

From this reading What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

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

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

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

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a male human offspring

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

having a supporting base

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

a state of acute pain

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

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

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

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

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

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

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

widely or fully known

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What Dr. Barnhelm and Dr. Crossett said to one another no one besides themselves ever knew.

at the time that

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The fact that "the automobile by which the young lady was injured belonged to Richard Fenway, the well-known Wall Street broker, son of old Dick Fenway of Cleveland, and a well-known figure in the life of the 'Broadway crowd,'" seemed to be of more general interest than the account of her injury, but two of the papers noted the fact that "she was at first pronounced dead and later found to be merely suffering from shock."

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

From this reading To John, after the moment when Dr. Crossett went to him, white-faced, and awed, and told him that Lola was alive, they said nothing.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading BROUGHT TO LIFE On the following day the papers devoted a few lines to the accidental injury of a young girl, "Lola Barnhelm, daughter of Dr. Martin Barnhelm, a physician in good standing in the neighborhood."