used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
eagerly desirous
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
Bellaire
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From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
BergennounUS /ˈbɜːrɡən/
a port city in southwestern Norway
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
cloud-burst
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From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
Cragsnook
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From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
deathlikeadjective
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
Dr
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From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
Dunbar
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From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
set up or found
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
how
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From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
Jennie
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From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
Kate
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From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
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 "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
go away from a place
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
held dear
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
engage in
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
Mary-love
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From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
ORCHIDSnounUS /ˈɔːrkədz/
plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
ORPHANnounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
Reda
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From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORPHAN OF THE ORCHIDS Anxious hours at Cragsnook followed that night's storm.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Oh, I never knew how much I loved her until I saw her lying so deathlike," Mary murmured, when Mrs. Dunbar insisted the child should leave the bedside of Reda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
at the time that
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
WhiteheadnounUS /ˈwaɪthed/
English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Bertrand Russell (1861-1947)
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
which person or people
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But with the skillful work of Dr. Whitehead, assisted by Jennie, Kate Bergen (Michael's cousin who arrived after the shower), Mrs. Dunbar and the girls, the old nurse finally opened her eyes, and showed signs of life.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Reda, who had been ill in New York, had somehow managed to make her way to Bellaire when she was overtaken by the cloud-burst and stunned from fright of lightning and thunder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If she had died, and I had not found her in time----" "Now, Mary-love," coaxed Grace, "you know you are a scout, and we never indulge in foolish fancies like that.
