used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
(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 He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
unvarying in nature
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
divisible by two
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
groomsnounUS /ɡruːmz/
plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
a social unit living together
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
how
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From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
Katherine
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From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
and nothing more
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
perpetually-recurring
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From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
scouringnounUS /ˈskaʊərɪŋ/
moving over territory to search for something
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
not in physical motion
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had come and gone so often--each seizure passing off in indeed a reduced condition of temporary relief and comfort, but still always in a sort of recovery--that the household had ceased to be alarmed by them as at first.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
Tredgold's
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From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was nothing solemn about it at all--only another of master’s attacks!--and even Katherine was now quite accustomed to be called up in the middle of the night, or sent for to her father’s room at any moment, as the legitimate authority, without any thrill of alarm as to how things might end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
at the time that
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
which person or people
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This gave a sense of security, but it dispelled the not altogether unpleasant solemnity of excitement with which a household of servants await the end of an illness which may terminate in death.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a most troublesome patient, and all had to be on the alert when he was ill, from his personal attendant down to the grooms, who might at a moment’s notice be sent scouring over the country after the doctor, without whom the old man did not think he could breathe when his attacks came on, and this notwithstanding the constant presence of the professional nurse, who was now a regular inmate; but the certainty that he would “come round” had by this time got finally established in the house.
a late time of life
From this reading The regiment had been six years in India and was ordered home before that lingering and perpetually-recurring malady of Mr. Tredgold’s came to an end.
