used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
(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 When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
ANGELSnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading THE RUSTLE OF ANGELS' WINGS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "She has a very high fever and is liable to become delirious.
(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 "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading "She has a very high fever and is liable to become delirious.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
increase twofold
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
move gently or carefully
From this reading A peep at the twins will satisfy her and perhaps ease her mind later on."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "She has a very high fever and is liable to become delirious.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has a very high fever and is liable to become delirious.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "She has a very high fever and is liable to become delirious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has a very high fever and is liable to become delirious.
immediately past
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A peep at the twins will satisfy her and perhaps ease her mind later on."
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading "She has a very high fever and is liable to become delirious.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A peep at the twins will satisfy her and perhaps ease her mind later on."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUSTLE OF ANGELS' WINGS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A peep at the twins will satisfy her and perhaps ease her mind later on."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading A peep at the twins will satisfy her and perhaps ease her mind later on."
by chance
From this reading A peep at the twins will satisfy her and perhaps ease her mind later on."
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 When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
RUSTLEverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading THE RUSTLE OF ANGELS' WINGS.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading A peep at the twins will satisfy her and perhaps ease her mind later on."
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She has a very high fever and is liable to become delirious.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUSTLE OF ANGELS' WINGS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading A peep at the twins will satisfy her and perhaps ease her mind later on."
precisely as stated
From this reading "She has a very high fever and is liable to become delirious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
at the time that
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A peep at the twins will satisfy her and perhaps ease her mind later on."
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading THE RUSTLE OF ANGELS' WINGS.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading When daylight came, they carried Mary down to her own pretty room and did all that science and love could suggest to relieve her sufferings; but in spite of everything, the child grew steadily worse; and the Doctor was at last obliged to admit that double pneumonia had set in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You had better bring the babies to her for a few minutes," he said to his sister.
