Chapter XXXIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

later than; following

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then the people began to hold their heads together.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

plural of “broth” — liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

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From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

a young female

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Then the people began to hold their heads together.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Then the people began to hold their heads together.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

your grandmother

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

not divisible by two

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

in the near future

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the people began to hold their heads together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Then the people began to hold their heads together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Four days after the girl was laid to rest her mother died suddenly, and two or three days after the mother's death the father was smitten.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

at the time that

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

during the time that

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.

which person or people

From this reading THE SWEATING SICKNESS I When the sweating sickness first appeared in the island it carried off the lone body known as Auntie Nan, who had lived on the Curragh.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Death never came without an excuse--the woman was old," the people said, and went their way.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But presently a bright young girl who had taken herbs and broths and odd comforts to Auntie Nan while she lay helpless was stricken down.