used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
(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 * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
curingnounUS /ˈkjʊrɪŋ/
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
the act of departing
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
divisible by two
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
Hayden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
go away from a place
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
a form of address for a man
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
not any; not one
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
refrain from harming
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
carry out
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Before the curing of a strong disease, Even in the instant of repair and health The fit is strongest; evils that take leave, On their departure most of all show evil."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ For two days no letter came, and then Mr. Hayden received two, which he handed to the girls as he met them on the street the same evening.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading "Be cheerful: wipe thine eyes: Some falls are means the happier to arise.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes; I am especially engaged to-night, and besides they are better together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you spare them both?" said Kate, holding out her hand eagerly.
