used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Dead or alive, he will come back to me here."
(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 He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dead or alive, he will come back to me here."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
bloodlessadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
Briscoe
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From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
a young person of either sex
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dead or alive, he will come back to me here."
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Dead or alive, he will come back to me here."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
with resolute determination
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was glad to get Lillian out of her sight and hearing.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad to get Lillian out of her sight and hearing.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He was glad to get Lillian out of her sight and hearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
importunacy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
held up in the air
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
Lillian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was glad to get Lillian out of her sight and hearing.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dead or alive, he will come back to me here."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was glad to get Lillian out of her sight and hearing.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
relieve from
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He was glad to get Lillian out of her sight and hearing.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
carry out
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
(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 He could not be rid of her importunacy, and he came to think it was well that the two should be separated, for Mrs. Briscoe had not abandoned all self-control, and her gallant struggle for composure appealed for his aid.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Dead or alive, he will come back to me here."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With every muscle relaxed, almost collapsed, curiously ghastly in her gay gown, she was lifted bodily into the vehicle, repeating constantly with bloodless lips and a strange, false, mechanical voice, "Take me to my dead child!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "No," she had said firmly; "Ned would expect me to wait for him here.
