used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She seemed bewildered at first, and asked what was the matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She seemed bewildered at first, and asked what was the matter.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading "You fainted," replied Delia, quietly, continuing to bathe her head.
(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 "Do you feel better?"
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading She seemed bewildered at first, and asked what was the matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading "You fainted," replied Delia, quietly, continuing to bathe her head.
Delia
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From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you feel better?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
Emily
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From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
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 "You fainted," replied Delia, quietly, continuing to bathe her head.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Do you feel better?"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She seemed bewildered at first, and asked what was the matter.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "You fainted," replied Delia, quietly, continuing to bathe her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She seemed bewildered at first, and asked what was the matter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
with low volume
From this reading "You fainted," replied Delia, quietly, continuing to bathe her head.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You fainted," replied Delia, quietly, continuing to bathe her head.
restoratives
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From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed bewildered at first, and asked what was the matter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
in the near future
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
the act of using
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She seemed bewildered at first, and asked what was the matter.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She gently turned the key in the door, and then applying herself to a judicious use of such restoratives as were within reach, she had soon the satisfaction of seeing Emily open her eyes.
the words that are spoken
From this reading STARTLED as she was by the unexpected effects of her words, Delia did not lose her presence of mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You fainted," replied Delia, quietly, continuing to bathe her head.
