used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
(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 She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
make calm or still
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
fretfulnessnoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading THE INVITATION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
Madge
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From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
Madge's
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From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
the force of workers available
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
on the contrary
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
Raymond
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From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
be seated
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INVITATION.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
hard to endure
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
at the time that
From this reading What a pleasant sight it was to see Madge's face, when Raymond was able to sit up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
which person or people
From this reading She made allowance for all the fretfulness of convalescence, which is so prevalent after severe illness--especially in men or boys, who feel the depression of extreme weakness peculiarly trying--and was always patient and bright.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was still quiet and calm, but there was a deep gladness in it that was beautiful; and the thoughtful care for her brother, the way in which every wish or desire of his was forestalled, showed plainly that her love had rather been increased than diminished by that long nursing.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading One day Raymond, after watching her for some minutes gliding about the room and making things comfortable for him, said to her, "Madge, which is the best life, yours or mine?"
