used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
anew
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
the act of breaking something
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
Can't
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From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
EMMELINE
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From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
opinion or judgment
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
in a gradual manner
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
the act of departing
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
death of a person
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
the act of retaining something
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
InfirmarynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrməri/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
joltnounUS /dʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
engage in
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
and nothing more
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
on the contrary
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
in the near future
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
TALKSnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
they'll
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From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EMMELINE TALKS THINGS OVER Emmeline opened her eyes again to find herself half sitting, half lying across the seat of a cab.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
in or at the place that
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A strange lady with a grave, kind face was kneeling by her side, holding her arm.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ‘Can’t we go to Mary?’ said Emmeline, so feebly that the lady could not quite catch the words.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading ‘Where—’ began Emmeline faintly, breaking off with a groan as the cab gave a jolt and she felt a sudden shoot of pain rather like having a tooth out, only it was much worse, and in her arm, not her mouth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘We are going to the Infirmary,’ said the lady gently; ‘they’ll soon make you well.’
