used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
(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 The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
from appearances alone
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Instantly everything was in commotion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Instantly everything was in commotion.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
set up or found
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
Higgins
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From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly everything was in commotion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
Nabby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
on one occasion
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
restoratives
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
the season of growth
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT."
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
carry out
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instantly everything was in commotion.
at the time that
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The nearest neighbor was sent for, and restoratives applied with such skill as domestic experience could suggest, and one of the boys dispatched in all haste for the doctor, with orders to bring Nabby at once to take her mother's place.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading His wife, on rising to go forth to her wonted morning cares, had fainted dead away and been found lying, apparently lifeless, on the bed, when her husband returned for his breakfast.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "IN SUCH AN HOUR AS YE THINK NOT."
Zeph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning in the latter part of spring Zeph Higgins received a shock which threw his whole soul into confusion.
