used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
Chloe
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From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
go away from a place
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
for more time
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
Macque
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From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
negress
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From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
night-lamp
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From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
not any; not one
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
opiatenounUS /ˈoʊpiːət/
a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
tea-spoon
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From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I shall be in by six in the morning," and Doctor Perry took his leave.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading "You understand, Chloe, give her the drops at four in the morning, if she should waken; if the effect of the opiate lasts longer, do not disturb her.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
window-curtains
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From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
wine-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think we can leave nurse Chloe with my patient now," said the speaker, turning to a tall negress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
an affirmative
From this reading No, not his leave; he might not stay with Rose, but he could pace up and down beneath her window; he could see by the faint light of the shaded night-lamp, the shadow of the nurse's figure on the muslin window-curtains, and know that she was faithful at her post; yes, he could walk there, and the time would not seem long while he thought of Rose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That will do, Mrs. Macque, thank you; now a small wine-glass and another tea-spoon, if you please, for the light stand.
