used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Queen, you look weary; but it is not strange, after all that you have passed through."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
Irene
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From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
go away from a place
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Queen, you look weary; but it is not strange, after all that you have passed through."
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
MORTALLYadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
in other respects or ways
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Queen, you look weary; but it is not strange, after all that you have passed through."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Queen, you look weary; but it is not strange, after all that you have passed through."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Queen, you look weary; but it is not strange, after all that you have passed through."
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Above all things, Irene, suffer nobody to bolt into that room with the news--keep her as quiet as possible.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Queen, you look weary; but it is not strange, after all that you have passed through."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
precisely as stated
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Queen, you look weary; but it is not strange, after all that you have passed through."
Whitmore's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have perfect confidence in Whitmore's skill; he will do all that I could, though I would not leave her if I did not feel it my duty to hurry to the battlefield.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
people who are wounded
From this reading MORTALLY WOUNDED "It is a mercy that she is delirious; otherwise her unavoidable excitement and anxiety would probably prove fatal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She is very ill, of course; but, with careful nursing, I think you have little to apprehend.
