(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 I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She must have the best of care, Madge, best physicians, best nurses, everything.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She must have the best of care, Madge, best physicians, best nurses, everything.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
don't
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From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
Draper's
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From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
divisible by two
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She must have the best of care, Madge, best physicians, best nurses, everything.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
a young female
From this reading "Poor girl," he sighed.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She must have the best of care, Madge, best physicians, best nurses, everything.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
Madge
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From this reading She must have the best of care, Madge, best physicians, best nurses, everything.
come together
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
absolutely essential
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
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 must have the best of care, Madge, best physicians, best nurses, everything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She must have the best of care, Madge, best physicians, best nurses, everything.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor girl," he sighed.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
salvingadjective
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Poor girl," he sighed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I never dreamed she looked at things in the light she did, but I feel guilty anyhow, responsible.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I must meet all expenses, even to the ones which will be necessary if she should die."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I--I don't know, Dicky," I faltered, salving my conscience with the thought that he must not be excited with the knowledge of Grace Draper's true condition.