used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Beside the bed, sat Louise, wringing her hands and moaning.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside the bed, sat Louise, wringing her hands and moaning.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Without speaking, Mrs. Taine went forward.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Beside the bed, sat Louise, wringing her hands and moaning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Rutlidge stood near.
liveriedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvrid/
wearing livery
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
Louise
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From this reading Beside the bed, sat Louise, wringing her hands and moaning.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
a woman of refinement
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Beside the bed, sat Louise, wringing her hands and moaning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
Rutlidge
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From this reading James Rutlidge stood near.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Beside the bed, sat Louise, wringing her hands and moaning.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Without speaking, Mrs. Taine went forward.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading James Rutlidge stood near.
confined on all sides
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
Taine
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From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
precisely as stated
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Same Hour In a splendid chamber, surrounded by every comfort and luxury that dollars could buy, and attended by liveried servants, Mr. Taine was dying.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Without speaking, Mrs. Taine went forward.
which person or people
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without speaking, Mrs. Taine went forward.
wringingverbUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading Beside the bed, sat Louise, wringing her hands and moaning.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The physician who met Mrs. Taine at the door, answered her look of inquiry with; "Your husband is very near the end, madam."
