used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is that all?" murmured Anne in a tone of anguish.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
(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 She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
in addition
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
extreme mental distress
From this reading "Is that all?" murmured Anne in a tone of anguish.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
Arden
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From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
at any time
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
with resolute determination
From this reading "All!" replied Miss Arden firmly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that all?" murmured Anne in a tone of anguish.
held up in the air
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
Linton
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From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
LOCALadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
MAILSnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "All!" replied Miss Arden firmly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Is that all?" murmured Anne in a tone of anguish.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "All!" replied Miss Arden firmly.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
SamaritannounUS /səˈmerɪtən/
a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
Selina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that all?" murmured Anne in a tone of anguish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEAVY LOCAL MAILS Anne Linton lifted her head ever so little from the allowed incline of her pillow in the Good Samaritan Hospital.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Is that all?" murmured Anne in a tone of anguish.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
at the time that
From this reading She peered anxiously at the tray being borne toward her by Selina Arden, most scrupulously conscientious of all trained nurses, and never more rigidly exact than when the early diet of patients in convalescence was concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
a Caucasian
From this reading But she smiled, showing her perfect white teeth--and showing also her sympathy by the tone in which she added: "Poor child!"
