used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
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From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a very nearly sleepless night.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
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From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
immediately past
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I had a very nearly sleepless night.”
easily agitated
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I had a very nearly sleepless night.”
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading I had a very nearly sleepless night.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
express a supposition
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
at the time that
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
in or at the place that
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On this encouraging reflection he drove the car with great and unnecessary rapidity to the junction where the chauffeur met him and took charge of it, while Morris and his mother proceeded to Cornwall by train.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Morris was not minded to concede to his parent the feminine privilege of the last word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I’m afraid what I call my best would be a very poor state of health for most people,” murmured Nina, and added hurriedly: “Don’t talk to me any more, Morris, I want to close my eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
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From this reading “I’m sure you must be much stronger than you suppose, mother, if you can sleep when you’re nervous.”
