used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
(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 Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Would it be possible for me to see her?"
rid of obstructions
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
flitted
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From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
Hungerford
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From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Would it be possible for me to see her?"
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR."
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 She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
Marie
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From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Would it be possible for me to see her?"
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
NEIGHBORnounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Would it be possible for me to see her?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
move hurridly
From this reading Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the office she gave her name as Mrs. Helen Hungerford, and was quick to observe that a peculiar look flitted over the face of the gentlemanly attendant as she did so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helen hastened to the Mercy Hospital with all possible speed.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She inquired for Marie Duncan, and was told that although the woman was comparatively free from pain, and her mind clear, her injuries were of such a nature that she could not live many hours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would it be possible for me to see her?"
