used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They loved me, and he knew that with them I should be safe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
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 They loved me, and he knew that with them I should be safe.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
held dear
From this reading They loved me, and he knew that with them I should be safe.
a female domestic
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
and nothing more
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading They loved me, and he knew that with them I should be safe.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They loved me, and he knew that with them I should be safe.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the sudden illness of a near relative forced him from his guardianship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They loved me, and he knew that with them I should be safe.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They loved me, and he knew that with them I should be safe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
Varnham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
at the time that
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I began to question them of what had passed during my confinement, they appeared surprised by the quietness and regularity of my speech, but were ready to convince themselves that it was only one of the fitful appearances of insanity which had often deceived them during my illness.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In my wildest moments I had always been gentle and submissive, but I was told that he left me with much reluctance to the care of my own maid, the housekeeper, and my medical attendant.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “Varnham had watched me for one year as a mother guards her wayward child.
