used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
anew
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She devoted herself earnestly to the restoration of Grace.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
in a serious manner
From this reading She devoted herself earnestly to the restoration of Grace.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
any strong feeling
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
communicated in words
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
a social unit living together
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She devoted herself earnestly to the restoration of Grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She devoted herself earnestly to the restoration of Grace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
persecutornounUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtər/
someone who torments
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
a human being
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
Portman
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From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading She devoted herself earnestly to the restoration of Grace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She devoted herself earnestly to the restoration of Grace.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
unusual or striking
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My mother had the reputation of being a skilful person in sickness, or in any emergency.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She devoted herself earnestly to the restoration of Grace.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I tried again to devise some explanation of the singular visit of Grace at our house, and of the violent emotion which agitated her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Captain Portman manifested a deep interest in the sufferer, though he knew that she belonged to the family of my persecutor, for the male members of which he had strongly expressed his contempt and disgust.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I could not help looking at her, alarmed as I was, while she lay pale and beautiful on the sofa.
