used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Meanwhile at Laughton there was confusion and alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile at Laughton there was confusion and alarm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile at Laughton there was confusion and alarm.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
BecknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Meanwhile at Laughton there was confusion and alarm.
Dalibard
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From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
set up or found
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
LaughtonnounUS /ˈlɔːtən/
United States film actor (born in England) (1899-1962)
From this reading Meanwhile at Laughton there was confusion and alarm.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
a female domestic
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile at Laughton there was confusion and alarm.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
niece'snounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
the middle of the day
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
put a saddle on
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
except for; apart from
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Meanwhile at Laughton there was confusion and alarm.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
in the direction of
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
under normal conditions
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile at Laughton there was confusion and alarm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Madame Dalibard seemed surprised at the intelligence, and directed her chair to be wheeled into her niece’s room, in order herself to judge of Helen’s state.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Beck kept her a few moments talking while he saddled his horse, and then followed her into the house, observing that it would save time if he were close at hand.
which person or people
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The maid, sure that the doctor would be summoned, hastened to the stables, and seeing Beck, instructed him to saddle one of the horses and to await further orders.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Helen had found herself more than usually unwell in the morning; towards noon, the maid who attended her informed Madame Dalibard that she was afraid the poor young lady had much fever, and inquired if the doctor should be sent for.
