used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
(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 "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You and Professor Benson take the back seat, and we will all pile in as best we can.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
Benson
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From this reading You and Professor Benson take the back seat, and we will all pile in as best we can.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading You and Professor Benson take the back seat, and we will all pile in as best we can.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
Cleo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
set up or found
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
the act of departing
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
Jennie
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From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
Jennie's
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From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
and nothing more
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
immediately past
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading You and Professor Benson take the back seat, and we will all pile in as best we can.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading You and Professor Benson take the back seat, and we will all pile in as best we can.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
carry out
From this reading You and Professor Benson take the back seat, and we will all pile in as best we can.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was now "going to pieces," and the girls found more to do for her than they did to care for Mary and the professor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
precisely as stated
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW FRIENDS The very last to recover her composure was Jennie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Come on, Jennie," begged Cleo, "just get in the car and we will all hurry out of here as fast as we can.
Woman-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Woman-like, she had courage enough to face the possibility of caring temporarily for a sick man, but the sudden manifestation of light and the unexplained racket and noise that followed were too much for the good-natured Jennie's nerves.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You and Professor Benson take the back seat, and we will all pile in as best we can.
