used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
(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 Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
CALLERnounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading QUEENIE’S CALLER.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
divisible by two
From this reading She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
a social unit living together
From this reading She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
immediately past
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
Marjorie's
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From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
and nothing more
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
Queenie
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From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
QUEENIE'S
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From this reading QUEENIE’S CALLER.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
in the near future
From this reading She even promised to go home as soon as her family sent for her.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A change came over Queenie as she grew fully aware of the seriousness of Marjorie’s condition.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
in the direction of
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now that she herself was safe, her own troubles were forgotten; all her anxiety was directed towards her captain.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Marjorie realized at last that her strength was completely exhausted; she was only too willing to remain in bed, and to allow Lily to call up her parents and inform them of her condition.
