aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But though I felt no anxiety on that account, I was considerably worried on another.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But though I felt no anxiety on that account, I was considerably worried on another.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
(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 I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading But though I felt no anxiety on that account, I was considerably worried on another.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
a special loved one
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
at any time
From this reading I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But though I felt no anxiety on that account, I was considerably worried on another.
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 After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
the act of departing
From this reading I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
a particular point in time
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
not any; not one
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But though I felt no anxiety on that account, I was considerably worried on another.
with speed
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
RUINSnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though I felt no anxiety on that account, I was considerably worried on another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Fay recovered rapidly, to the surprise of the doctors and the nurses, but not to mine.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I could not fail to see that the fact that I had been used as God's instrument in restoring my darling to health had greatly exaggerated my importance in her eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew she was going to be better and stronger than she had ever been before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After that ineffable moment by what seemed to be her dying bed, I had no further anxiety about her health.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading But though I felt no anxiety on that account, I was considerably worried on another.
