used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Is it absolutely necessary to question her?" the physician asked in turn.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was some hours after Nancy had regained her senses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It seems to be important," returned Cora.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
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From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
FORDnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was some hours after Nancy had regained her senses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was some hours after Nancy had regained her senses.
of great significance or value
From this reading "It seems to be important," returned Cora.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is it absolutely necessary to question her?" the physician asked in turn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it absolutely necessary to question her?" the physician asked in turn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some hours after Nancy had regained her senses.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
NANCYnounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
absolutely essential
From this reading "Is it absolutely necessary to question her?" the physician asked in turn.
nourishingadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Is it absolutely necessary to question her?" the physician asked in turn.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading It was some hours after Nancy had regained her senses.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "It seems to be important," returned Cora.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to be important," returned Cora.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading It was some hours after Nancy had regained her senses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some hours after Nancy had regained her senses.
refrain from harming
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Is it absolutely necessary to question her?" the physician asked in turn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some hours after Nancy had regained her senses.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
at the time that
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
in or at the place that
From this reading She had been fed some nourishing broth, and moved into a spare bedroom, where she was made comfortable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE STORY OF NANCY FORD "When do you think we can talk to her--question her?" asked Cora of Dr. Brown.
