used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “And I feel quite as well as usual, Uncle,” answered Enola.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
discontinuedadjectiveUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/
stopped permanently or temporarily
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
Enola
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From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
at any time
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “And I feel quite as well as usual, Uncle,” answered Enola.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
Graham'snounUS /ˈɡreɪəmz/
possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
Nellie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
and nothing more
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
prescribeverbUS /prəˈskraɪb/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
prescriptionsnounUS /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “prescription” — directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
with speed
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “And I feel quite as well as usual, Uncle,” answered Enola.
with speed
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “And I feel quite as well as usual, Uncle,” answered Enola.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “And I feel quite as well as usual, Uncle,” answered Enola.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One week had now passed and Enola had almost entirely recovered.
(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 “And I feel quite as well as usual, Uncle,” answered Enola.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her fever had lasted only a day or two and with Mr. Bruce’s prescriptions and treatment, and Mrs. Graham’s and Nellie’s gentle care she mended rapidly.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Her wounds, too, had healed so quickly, the bandages had been discontinued and altogether Enola was nearly in as good a condition as before her fateful ride.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, Enola,” said Mr. Graham, “you look as bright and happy as ever, this beautiful morning, and I prescribe a good long walk for you in the garden.”
