used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
any person at all
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
any thing at all
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
for the reason that
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
a state at a particular time
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
deceitfuladjectiveUS /dəˈsiːtfəl/
intended to deceive
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
else
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From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
divisible by two
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
Isy
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From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
immediately past
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
not any; not one
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading At length his parents were convinced that he had something on his mind that interfered with his recovery, and his mother was confident that it had to do with “that deceitful creature, Isy.”
not in physical motion
From this reading At last, however, the fever left him, and he began to recover, but lay still and silent, seeming to take no interest in anything, and remembered nothing he had said, or even that he had seen Isy.
Stonecross
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From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
carry out
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
wakened
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From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was great concern, and not a little alarm at Stonecross because of the disappearance of Isy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But James continued so ill, that his parents were unable to take much thought about anybody else.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At the same time his wakened conscience was still at work in him, and had more to do with his enfeebled condition than the prolonged fever.
