used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lois lay listlessly in bed, not seeming to care much about anything.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Raquel could not understand it, and was worried at Lois’ indifference.
any thing at all
From this reading Lois lay listlessly in bed, not seeming to care much about anything.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Lois lay listlessly in bed, not seeming to care much about anything.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Lois lay listlessly in bed, not seeming to care much about anything.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Raquel could not understand it, and was worried at Lois’ indifference.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
healverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Raquel could not understand it, and was worried at Lois’ indifference.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lois lay listlessly in bed, not seeming to care much about anything.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading Lois lay listlessly in bed, not seeming to care much about anything.
Lois
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From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lois lay listlessly in bed, not seeming to care much about anything.
NestornounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
not any; not one
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lois lay listlessly in bed, not seeming to care much about anything.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
on one occasion
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
Raquel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Lois lay listlessly in bed, not seeming to care much about anything.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
not in physical motion
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Raquel recovered almost at once, although she still limped, but it was fortunate that the two invalids kept her in the house, for it gave her lame foot a chance to heal.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Raquel could not understand it, and was worried at Lois’ indifference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAGIC FLAME It was many days before either Lois or Don Nestor left their beds.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She made no trouble, asked for nothing, ate without appetite what was placed before her.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Raquel could not understand it, and was worried at Lois’ indifference.
