aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Don't worry about her, the cold will bring her around.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Don't worry about her, the cold will bring her around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
ATONEMENTnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Don't worry about her, the cold will bring her around.
callousadjectiveUS /ˈkæləs/
emotionally hardened
From this reading "Probably," was the callous response.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Don't worry about her, the cold will bring her around.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't worry about her, the cold will bring her around.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading I heard her fall."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard her fall."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
and nothing more
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably," was the callous response.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "Probably," was the callous response.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
SmilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
in the near future
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
VICARIOUSadjectiveUS /vaɪˈkeriəs/
experienced at secondhand
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Don't worry about her, the cold will bring her around.
in the company of; together with
From this reading VICARIOUS ATONEMENT In happy ignorance of the fact that the order had been given merely to get her outside, Smiles stumbled to the door with blind thankfulness, and, as soon as she had closed it behind her, crumpled up in an unconscious heap on the snow.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within doors, the nurse was saying, "I think she's fainted, doctor.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Don't worry about her, the cold will bring her around.
