used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was some mystery about which they were guarded.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
(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 For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A fever of impatience to see began to burn in her.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading A fever of impatience to see began to burn in her.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A fever of impatience to see began to burn in her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
Francisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading There was some mystery about which they were guarded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
Hollister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading A fever of impatience to see began to burn in her.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
the force of workers available
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There was some mystery about which they were guarded.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
ocularadjectiveUS /ˈɔːkjuːlər/
of or relating to or resembling the eye
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
reputationsnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
SeattlenounUS /siˈætəl/
a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A fever of impatience to see began to burn in her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some mystery about which they were guarded.
having a supporting base
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
from that place or that time
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some mystery about which they were guarded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
a vivid mental image
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was some mystery about which they were guarded.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading From doubt of ocular treatment she changed to an impatient desire of whatever benefit might lie in professional care.
at the time that
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading For a week Hollister nursed this fear which so depressed him, watching the slow return of his wife's vision, listening to her talk of all they could do together when her sight was fully restored.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So Hollister took her out to Vancouver, thence to Seattle, on to San Francisco, passing from each city to a practitioner of higher standing in the next, until two men with great reputations, and consulting fees in proportion, after a week of observation announced their verdict: she would regain normal vision, provided so and so--and in the event of such and such.
