perfect or complete or pure
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
in a state of sleep
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The strokes of the clock came too quickly for Ronald.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The strokes of the clock came too quickly for Ronald.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
at any time
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
a social unit living together
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The strokes of the clock came too quickly for Ronald.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
a young female
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
humbugs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want no snivelling humbugs in here," said the implacable old lady.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want no snivelling humbugs in here," said the implacable old lady.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading "I want no snivelling humbugs in here," said the implacable old lady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
and nothing more
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I want no snivelling humbugs in here," said the implacable old lady.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The clock struck more slowly for Nancy.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading The clock struck more slowly for Nancy.
not any; not one
From this reading "I want no snivelling humbugs in here," said the implacable old lady.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The strokes of the clock came too quickly for Ronald.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I want no snivelling humbugs in here," said the implacable old lady.
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 She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
with speed
From this reading The strokes of the clock came too quickly for Ronald.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
Ronald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The strokes of the clock came too quickly for Ronald.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want no snivelling humbugs in here," said the implacable old lady.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The clock struck more slowly for Nancy.
snivelling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want no snivelling humbugs in here," said the implacable old lady.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The strokes of the clock came too quickly for Ronald.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The clock struck more slowly for Nancy.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
t'ai-t'ai's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The strokes of the clock came too quickly for Ronald.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The strokes of the clock came too quickly for Ronald.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want no snivelling humbugs in here," said the implacable old lady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
at the time that
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She sat alone in the sick room; she was absolute mistress here; the orders of the doctor, the t'ai-t'ai's imperious will, which was as strong as ever in its effect upon the family, supported the girl in her right to keep the room clear.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
but in spite of that
From this reading They woke him each time just when he was drowsy, telling him that it was two, three, four, and he was not yet asleep.
