used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
anew
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
Bannard's
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From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
Darrel
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From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And she did.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
a young female
From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
Littell
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From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
and nothing more
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
Pell
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From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
POLLOCKnounUS /ˈpɑːlək/
United States artist famous for painting with a drip technique; a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912-1956)
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
with speed
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
recuperateverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
regain or make up for
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
RODNEY
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From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RODNEY POLLOCK APPEARS The shock of Bannard's arrest caused the complete collapse of Iris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Darrel put the girl to bed and sent for Doctor Littell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
Ursula
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From this reading A day or two later she was herself again, and ready to follow up her determination to avenge the death of Ursula Pell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
(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 He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He prescribed only rest and quiet and ordinary care, saying that a nurse was unnecessary, as Iris' physical health was unaffected and he knew her well enough to feel sure that she would recuperate quickly.
