used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The window was open, and the cold air fanned her hot cheeks.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She begged to be allowed to return home at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She begged to be allowed to return home at once.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They helped her into the automobile, and she fell back on the cushions, listlessly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She begged to be allowed to return home at once.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading She begged to be allowed to return home at once.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The window was open, and the cold air fanned her hot cheeks.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The window was open, and the cold air fanned her hot cheeks.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading They helped her into the automobile, and she fell back on the cushions, listlessly.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The quiet of the drive revived her a little.
fannedadjectiveUS /fænd/
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading The window was open, and the cold air fanned her hot cheeks.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading They helped her into the automobile, and she fell back on the cushions, listlessly.
moving swiftly
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They helped her into the automobile, and she fell back on the cushions, listlessly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She begged to be allowed to return home at once.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The window was open, and the cold air fanned her hot cheeks.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They helped her into the automobile, and she fell back on the cushions, listlessly.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading They helped her into the automobile, and she fell back on the cushions, listlessly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The quiet of the drive revived her a little.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They helped her into the automobile, and she fell back on the cushions, listlessly.
on one occasion
From this reading She begged to be allowed to return home at once.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The window was open, and the cold air fanned her hot cheeks.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The quiet of the drive revived her a little.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
remorselesslyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She begged to be allowed to return home at once.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading The quiet of the drive revived her a little.
Ripon
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From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
Swinton
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From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They helped her into the automobile, and she fell back on the cushions, listlessly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The window was open, and the cold air fanned her hot cheeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The window was open, and the cold air fanned her hot cheeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A PUBLIC CONFESSION The physician and Mrs. Ripon between them managed to soothe Mrs. Swinton, and bring her back to consciousness of her surroundings; but the minutes were flying, and she dimly remembered that her husband, knowing nothing of what had passed, would go remorselessly through with his confession.
