Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

(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 At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

for a short time

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

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From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

(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 When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

set up or found

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Yes, I would like Haire,” whispered the old man, softly.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Yes, I would like Haire,” whispered the old man, softly.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

not any; not one

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

according to the clock

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Yes, I would like Haire,” whispered the old man, softly.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

a person who requires medical care

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

by chance

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

with low volume

From this reading “Yes, I would like Haire,” whispered the old man, softly.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At all events, he was better; not stronger, perhaps,--there was no time for that,--but calmer and more composed.

(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 nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

at the time that

From this reading When Dr. Beattie came at seven o'clock in the morning, he found his patient better.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “Yes, I would like Haire,” whispered the old man, softly.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The nurse gave her account, as nurses know well how to do, of a most favorable night,--told how calmly he slept, how sensibly he talked, and with what enjoyment he ate the jelly which he had never tasted.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Yes, I would like Haire,” whispered the old man, softly.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, I would like Haire,” whispered the old man, softly.

but in spite of that

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You must not talk, nor be talked to yet awhile,” said Beattie; “and I will station Haire here as a sentinel to enforce my orders.”