Chapter X

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

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

highly skilled

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

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

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

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

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

react verbally

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

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

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

the first light of day

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

take in liquids

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

a social unit living together

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

a young female

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

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

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

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

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

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

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

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 With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

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

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

plural of “questioning” — a request for information

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

in a serious manner

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

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

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

with skill

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

in a swift manner

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

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

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

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

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading DANGER, AND FEAR, AND ASSURANCE BUT she accomplished it; drenched to the skin and too much exhausted to give an account of her adventures or to answer the eager questions of Derrick and Florence.

of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

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

From this reading Before morning it had become evident that Jean was seriously ill.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

during the time that

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the first glimmerings of dawn the family physician’s machine waited at the door, while its owner made an unusually long call.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They all worked swiftly and skillfully to avert what they feared, and did not succeed.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The mother cut the questionings short, and herself undressed and wrapped in blankets the shivering girl, while Ray ran for hot water and Aunt Elsie herself limped to the kitchen to prepare a hot drink.