Aesculapiusnoun
son of Apollo; a hero and the Roman god of medicine and healing; his daughters were Hygeia and Panacea
From this reading Aesculapius reigned paramount in the premises at Fairladies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
ALAN
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the meanwhile, no better quarters could have been found for an invalid.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aesculapius reigned paramount in the premises at Fairladies.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In the meanwhile, no better quarters could have been found for an invalid.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
Darsie
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
DU
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From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
Ewart
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
FAIRFORD
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
Fairladies
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading In the meanwhile, no better quarters could have been found for an invalid.
JENNYnounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
JUMPINGnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
Latimer
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
meanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile, no better quarters could have been found for an invalid.
MEDECIN
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From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
Nanty
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
ORDONNANCE
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From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
PARnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Aesculapius reigned paramount in the premises at Fairladies.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Aesculapius reigned paramount in the premises at Fairladies.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading In the meanwhile, no better quarters could have been found for an invalid.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
re-established
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From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Aesculapius reigned paramount in the premises at Fairladies.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
slumbers
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
Solway
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading The attendants spoke under their breath, and moved only on tiptoe--nothing was done unless PAR ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
vestals
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He became sensible that his anxiety, and his constant efforts for some days past, had been too much for his health, and that, whatever might be his impatience, he could not proceed in his undertaking until his strength was re-established.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading NARRATIVE OF ALAN FAIRFORD, CONTINUED On the next morning, when Fairford awoke, after no very refreshing slumbers, in which were mingled many wild dreams of his father and of Darsie Latimer,--of the damsel in the green mantle and the vestals of Fairladies,--of drinking small beer with Nanty Ewart and being immersed in the Solway with the JUMPING JENNY,--he found himself in no condition to dispute the order of Mr. Ambrose, that he should keep his bed, from which, indeed, he could not have raised himself without assistance.
