used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a look about them and a tone in their voices that were perfectly new.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
(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 HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They would not be persuaded to say that her father was out of danger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They would not be persuaded to say that her father was out of danger.
Darby
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From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They would not be persuaded to say that her father was out of danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
HICKORYnounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
a social unit living together
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
the act of departing
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was a look about them and a tone in their voices that were perfectly new.
March'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
possessive form of “march” — the month following February and preceding April
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
a particular point in time
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was a look about them and a tone in their voices that were perfectly new.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
not any; not one
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They would not be persuaded to say that her father was out of danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They would not be persuaded to say that her father was out of danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They would not be persuaded to say that her father was out of danger.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There was a look about them and a tone in their voices that were perfectly new.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading They would not be persuaded to say that her father was out of danger.
PneumonianounUS /nuːˈmoʊnjə/
respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
express in words
From this reading They would not be persuaded to say that her father was out of danger.
seventy-twoadjective
being two more than seventy
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
SteinmetznounUS /ˈstaɪnmets/
United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Germany) (1865-1923)
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a look about them and a tone in their voices that were perfectly new.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a look about them and a tone in their voices that were perfectly new.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There was a look about them and a tone in their voices that were perfectly new.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was a look about them and a tone in their voices that were perfectly new.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading She had waylaid them in the hall as they were leaving the house together--this was seventy-two hours or so after Anthony March's call--and demanded the good news she was sure they had for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Steinmetz and Darby were determined that Mary and all the household should understand this fully.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
at the time that
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
which person or people
From this reading HICKORY HILL Pneumonia, for all it is characterized by what is called a crisis, has no single stride to recovery, no critical moment when one who has been in peril passes to safety.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would not be persuaded to say that her father was out of danger.
