used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REFFOLD LEARNS A LESSON.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
a quantity of money
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
for the reason that
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
Bernardine
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From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
(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 PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
consumptiveadjective
tending to consume or use often wastefully
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
apart from; not including
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
Holme
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From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading REFFOLD LEARNS A LESSON.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
a unit of instruction
From this reading REFFOLD LEARNS A LESSON.
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 PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
not any; not one
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
PETERSHOF
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From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
REFFOLD
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From this reading REFFOLD LEARNS A LESSON.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
and nothing more
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was what Bernardine Holme hoped to do; she was broken down in every way, but it was thought that a prolonged stay in Petershof might help her back to a reasonable amount of health, or, at least, prevent her from slipping into further decline.
which person or people
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had come alone, because she had no relations except that old uncle, and no money to pay any friend who might have been willing to come with her.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading PETERSHOF was a winter resort for consumptive patients, though, indeed, many people simply needed the change of a bracing climate went there to spend a few months; and came, away wonderfully better for the mountain air.
