(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
convalescing
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From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
divisible by two
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
at any time
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I Thee Wed."
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
with speed
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
cut with a saw
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
an educational institution
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "I Thee Wed."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By Christmas time the roses had indeed reappeared in her cheeks, and her step was almost as elastic as ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
ViolanounUS /vaɪˈoʊlə/
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
From this reading The golden month of September saw Viola much improved in health.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
WedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading "I Thee Wed."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now she was rapidly convalescing, and as the fine autumn days went by she was able to ride in her carriage, and even visit the mission school, though unable to teach her class of girls.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Her wound had healed nicely, thanks to her strong constitution and to the care she had received from the physician and nurse.
