used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
certifiedadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtəfaɪd/
endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
Delia
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From this reading She petitioned specially for Jess, Delia, and Irene.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
dressing-jacket
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From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
set up or found
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
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 She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
infectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
Irene
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From this reading She petitioned specially for Jess, Delia, and Irene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
Jess
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From this reading She petitioned specially for Jess, Delia, and Irene.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
PeachyadjectiveUS /ˈpiːtʃi/
very good
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
petitionedverbUS /pəˈtɪʃənd/
past form of “petition” — write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
From this reading She petitioned specially for Jess, Delia, and Irene.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
a light shade of red
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
ReprisalsnounUS /rɪˈpraɪzəlz/
plural of “reprisal” — a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
RodgersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States composer of musical comedies (especially in collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II and with Lorenz Hart) (1902-1979)
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
sanatoriumnoun
a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading She petitioned specially for Jess, Delia, and Irene.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
bound or secured closely
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
the upper part of anything
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
precisely as stated
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
at the time that
From this reading When she was certified as free from any infection, a few of her special chums were allowed to visit her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was moved into the sanatorium, a room at the top of the house, and spent three quite happy days in bed, reading books and magazines, and drinking hot lemonade, which was Miss Rodgers' favorite remedy for a cold.
which person or people
From this reading Reprisals It was immediately after this that Peachy, who was always doing imprudent things and running risks, went a little too far and caught a severe chill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They found her propped up with pillows, and looking very charming in a pale pink dressing-jacket and her hair tied back with a broad ribbon.
