used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
(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 _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading I like to see people's brains reach to the ends of their fingers."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
unvarying in nature
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
DouglassnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
Dr
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From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
Elsmore
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From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I like to see people's brains reach to the ends of their fingers."
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I like to see people's brains reach to the ends of their fingers."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
handinessnoun
skillfulness with the hands
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
Hardy'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdiz/
possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You understand yourself, I see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I like to see people's brains reach to the ends of their fingers."
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I like to see people's brains reach to the ends of their fingers."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I like to see people's brains reach to the ends of their fingers."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
Rhoda
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From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
be seated
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I like to see people's brains reach to the ends of their fingers."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
THURSTON
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From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "You understand yourself, I see.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _MISS THURSTON._ FOR a week or two Miss Hardy suffered a good deal, and required constant care and attention; but after that time matters grew better.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The case was a simple one and doing as well as possible, and Rhoda received a blunt compliment on her handiness from Doctor Douglass:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A very famous surgeon, a cousin of Miss Hardy's, came down to see her, and he and Dr. Elsmore between them contrived an arrangement which enabled the patient to sit up in bed—a great relief.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You understand yourself, I see.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You understand yourself, I see.
