Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

(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 Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

in addition

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

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From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

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From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

a social unit living together

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

stricken with horror

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

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 The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

of an obscure nature

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

on one occasion

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

and nothing more

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

hold back within

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

term of address for a man

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading A MYSTERIOUS ILLNESS Of course Edgecumbe's sudden illness caused great commotion.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The former suggested that in all probability it was a sudden attack resulting from the life he had led in India, and also suggesting that a doctor should be sent for at once, while Lady Bolivick summoned the servants to carry him to bed immediately.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nearly every member of the family was present at the time, and confusion prevailed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

during the time that

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.

which person or people

From this reading The only two persons who seemed to retain their senses were Captain Springfield and Lady Bolivick.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Buller asked foolish questions, I was nearly beside myself with anxiety, Sir Thomas hazarded all sorts of guesses as to the reason of his malady, Norah Blackwater became nearly hysterical, while Lorna Bolivick looked at him with horror-stricken eyes.