used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SWOPPING PARTY AND A MOCK TRIAL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SWOPPING PARTY AND A MOCK TRIAL.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
convalescing
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From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
put on clothes
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
Judy
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From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
MOCKverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading A SWOPPING PARTY AND A MOCK TRIAL.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
not any; not one
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
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 As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A SWOPPING PARTY AND A MOCK TRIAL.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
remonstrances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
not in physical motion
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
SWOPPING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SWOPPING PARTY AND A MOCK TRIAL.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
the act of testing something
From this reading A SWOPPING PARTY AND A MOCK TRIAL.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was never any tedious convalescing for Judy; no tiresome transition from illness to health.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
(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 As soon as she determined in her mind that she was well, she arose from her bed and walked, and neither friendly remonstrances nor doctor's orders could induce her to return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Molly and Nance were a little uneasy at first, thinking that the delirium still lingered, but Judy seemed entirely rational.
a Caucasian
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On Monday morning she appeared in the sitting room wearing a black dress with widow's bands of white muslin around the collar and cuffs.
