used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The girl on the bed was watching her with wide wondering eyes.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
opinion or judgment
From this reading The girl on the bed was watching her with wide wondering eyes.
Farwell
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From this reading Miss Farwell turned quickly.
Farwell's
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From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She forced a smile.
a young female
From this reading The girl on the bed was watching her with wide wondering eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
of the present time and place
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
life-saving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Farwell turned quickly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "Nurse!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The girl on the bed was watching her with wide wondering eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
with speed
From this reading Miss Farwell turned quickly.
except for; apart from
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She forced a smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She forced a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
theorizeverbUS /ˈθiːəraɪz/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
in or at that place or location
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
having come into contact
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Miss Farwell turned quickly.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The girl on the bed was watching her with wide wondering eyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
at the time that
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The girl on the bed was watching her with wide wondering eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl on the bed was watching her with wide wondering eyes.
showing curiosity
From this reading The girl on the bed was watching her with wide wondering eyes.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading TO SAVE A LIFE "It was not Hope Farwell's way to theorize about the causes of the wreck, or to speculate as to the value of inventions for making more efficient the life-saving service, when there was a definite, immediate, personal something to be done for the bit of life that so closely touched her own."
