used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She was not very feverish, he told her aunt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She was very weak and low, and she wanted care.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
Fausset's
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From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading She was not very feverish, he told her aunt.
finalitynounUS /faɪˈnæləti/
the quality of being final or definitely settled
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
Greswold's
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From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not very feverish, he told her aunt.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading HIGHER VIEWS.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
intermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
Mildred
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From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
not any; not one
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not very feverish, he told her aunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pulse was rapid and intermittent, but the temperature was not much above the normal limit.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She was not very feverish, he told her aunt.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was not very feverish, he told her aunt.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading HIGHER VIEWS.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She was very weak and low, and she wanted care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not very feverish, he told her aunt.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading She was very weak and low, and she wanted care.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After that interview with her husband, which in her own mind meant finality, Mildred Greswold’s strength succumbed suddenly, and for more than a week she remained in a state of health for which Miss Fausset’s doctor could find no name more specific than low fever.
