(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
in addition
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPLANATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time passed away, and Lord Chetwynde steadily recovered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Time passed away, and Lord Chetwynde steadily recovered.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
Chetwynde
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From this reading Time passed away, and Lord Chetwynde steadily recovered.
Chetwynde's
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From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading AN EXPLANATION.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
obtain
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
Hilda
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From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Time passed away, and Lord Chetwynde steadily recovered.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Time passed away, and Lord Chetwynde steadily recovered.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
piteouslyadverb
in a piteous manner
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Time passed away, and Lord Chetwynde steadily recovered.
remonstrated
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From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Time passed away, and Lord Chetwynde steadily recovered.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time passed away, and Lord Chetwynde steadily recovered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Hilda also grew stronger, and something like her former vigor began to come back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
at the time that
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was able, in spite of her own weakness, to keep up her position as nurse; and when the doctor remonstrated she declared, piteously, that Lord Chetwynde's bedside was the place where she could gain the most benefit, and that to banish her from it would be to doom her to death.
but in spite of that
From this reading Lord Chetwynde was perplexed by this devotion, yet he would not have been human if he had not been affected by it.
