used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
the state of being absent
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
agoniesnounUS /ˈæɡəniz/
plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
(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 Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
for the reason that
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
ice-wind
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From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
imaginings
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From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
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 Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
longinglyadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
in a yearning manner
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
not any; not one
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
Sandford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
not in physical motion
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading One day passed after another, and Daisy looked longingly for her summons home, and still she did not receive it.
possessing sweep
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Daisy knew that the matter had been very serious that had prevented her being at Melbourne all these days.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
precisely as stated
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her fears and agonies were somewhat quieted; because Dr. Sandford assured her that her father was getting better; but he never said that her father was well, or that he had not been very ill.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No word that could, be said would entirely comfort Daisy while this state of things lasted; and it was very well for her that she had a wise and energetic friend watching over her welfare, in the meanwhile.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her imaginings of evil were doubtful and dim; but it seemed to her that her father himself would have commanded her presence in all ordinary circumstances; and a doubt like an ice-wind sometimes swept over her little spirit, whether he could be too ill to know of her absence!
