aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
BronchitisnounUS /brɑːŋˈkaɪtəs/
inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
coughingnounUS /ˈkɑːfɪŋ/
a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
a social unit living together
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
information about recent and important events
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
not any; not one
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
Nyoda
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From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
pneumonianounUS /nuːˈmoʊnjə/
respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
with speed
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
SherrynounUS /ˈʃeri/
dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
Sylvia
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From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
Sylvia's
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From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Sylvia’s illness increased during the day; her fever rose rapidly and the coughing spells grew more violent and more frequent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
look attentively
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading No whisper of the exciting news that rocked the family was allowed to come to her ears for fear of its effect upon the fever.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nyoda turned Hercules over to Sherry and Justice and gave Sylvia her whole attention.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Bronchitis,” the doctor had said whom Nyoda had hastily summoned, “watch out for pneumonia.”
Winnebagos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Winnebagos roamed the house, anxious and excited, talking in low tones about the amazing turn of events, and listening eagerly for Nyoda to come out of the sick room.
