used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
anew
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her life virtually began with her awakening at the hospital.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Her life virtually began with her awakening at the hospital.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her life virtually began with her awakening at the hospital.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Memory remained a blank to the unhappy girl.
Briggs
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From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Physically, he succeeded; but mentally his treatment was a failure.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
an act that fails
From this reading Physically, he succeeded; but mentally his treatment was a failure.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
a young female
From this reading Memory remained a blank to the unhappy girl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Physically, he succeeded; but mentally his treatment was a failure.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her life virtually began with her awakening at the hospital.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Her life virtually began with her awakening at the hospital.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her life virtually began with her awakening at the hospital.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Memory remained a blank to the unhappy girl.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Physically, he succeeded; but mentally his treatment was a failure.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
and nothing more
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
PhysicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Physically, he succeeded; but mentally his treatment was a failure.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Memory remained a blank to the unhappy girl.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
Reuel
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From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Physically, he succeeded; but mentally his treatment was a failure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Memory remained a blank to the unhappy girl.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through days and days, and again through days and days, over and over again, Reuel Briggs fought to restore his patient to a normal condition of health.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Physically, he succeeded; but mentally his treatment was a failure.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Memory remained a blank to the unhappy girl.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading Her life virtually began with her awakening at the hospital.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Physically, he succeeded; but mentally his treatment was a failure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her life virtually began with her awakening at the hospital.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading A look of wonder and a faint smile were the only replies that questions as to the past elicited from her.
