agonizingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading She could hear the little girl’s agonizing screams.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Ibee, run for the doctor,” she called.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “We must work until the doctor comes,” she said to the distracted mother.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could hear the little girl’s agonizing screams.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading “We must work until the doctor comes,” she said to the distracted mother.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Ibee, run for the doctor,” she called.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She could hear the little girl’s agonizing screams.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She could hear the little girl’s agonizing screams.
Ibee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ibee, run for the doctor,” she called.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
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 THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She could hear the little girl’s agonizing screams.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “We must work until the doctor comes,” she said to the distracted mother.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must work until the doctor comes,” she said to the distracted mother.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
POISONEDverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Ibee, run for the doctor,” she called.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We must work until the doctor comes,” she said to the distracted mother.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading She could hear the little girl’s agonizing screams.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
SHESA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We must work until the doctor comes,” she said to the distracted mother.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “We must work until the doctor comes,” she said to the distracted mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must work until the doctor comes,” she said to the distracted mother.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE POISONED BABY SHESA hastened away with the neighbor, for she knew that any delay might cost the baby’s life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “We must work until the doctor comes,” she said to the distracted mother.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was wise enough to realize that it would be best to keep the mother busy.
