used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
(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 I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, she appeared listless and disinclined to say a word on any subject.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, she appeared listless and disinclined to say a word on any subject.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
a female human offspring
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading Indeed, she appeared listless and disinclined to say a word on any subject.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
divisible by two
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
Evie
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From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
FROLICSOMEadjective
given to merry frolicking
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she appeared listless and disinclined to say a word on any subject.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading Indeed, she appeared listless and disinclined to say a word on any subject.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
and nothing more
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, she appeared listless and disinclined to say a word on any subject.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
revertverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrt/
go back to a previous state
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
express in words
From this reading Indeed, she appeared listless and disinclined to say a word on any subject.
sedativenounUS /ˈsedətɪv/
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
in the near future
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed, she appeared listless and disinclined to say a word on any subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
carry out
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She came round before the medical man arrived, but I did not revert to the topic which had agitated her.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
at the time that
From this reading I was not so sure that such would be the case, and when she had retired I thought it well to take the Colonel into his study and give him as full an account as I could of all that had led up to the fainting fit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE APPEARS IN A FROLICSOME HUMOUR THE fainting fit which terminated my conversation with Evie alarmed me tremendously, and as soon as I could summon assistance I sent for a doctor.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Indeed, she appeared listless and disinclined to say a word on any subject.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Colonel Maitland was less worried than myself, but even he was anxious until after the doctor had seen her and assured him that his daughter was merely suffering from over excitement, and that a sedative and a good night's rest would probably restore her completely.
