used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
Betty
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From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
the act of burning something
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
Dr
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From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
every person
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
opinion or judgment
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
a young female
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
a quick look
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
Hamilton'snounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
a small worthless amount
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
held up in the air
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
for more time
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
not any; not one
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
on one occasion
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
Randall
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From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
in the near future
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As for Betty, at the first glimpse of Mrs. Hamilton's kind, sweet face it had seemed to the little girl as though a great load had been suddenly lifted from her shoulders.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
on a floor above
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
precisely as stated
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One glance at the flushed face and bright burning eyes, had been enough to convince her that Winifred had not exaggerated matters and that Mrs. Randall was indeed very ill.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
Winifred
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From this reading Mrs. Hamilton had returned from her shopping expedition, and as soon as she heard the story from Winifred, had hastened upstairs to see what could be done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED By the time Dr. Bell arrived at the apartment house Betty and Jack were no longer alone with their mother.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs. Hamilton did not waste much time in words, but at once set about the task of making everybody more comfortable.
