Chapter IX

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

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

affirming or giving assent

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

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From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

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

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

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

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

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

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

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From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

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From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

power to direct or determine

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

placed crosswise

From this reading She opened the door, and crossed the room with a firm step.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She opened the door, and crossed the room with a firm step.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

divisible by two

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading She opened the door, and crossed the room with a firm step.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

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

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

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

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

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

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

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

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

moving with great haste

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

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

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

immediately past

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

a point or extent in space

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

information about recent and important events

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

on one occasion

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading She opened the door, and crossed the room with a firm step.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

having a point

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

with little or no delay

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

without speaking

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading She opened the door, and crossed the room with a firm step.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

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

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

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

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

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

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

showing sorrow

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

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

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

in or at the place that

From this reading Her questions were few, but so vital in their directness that by the time she had learned the nature and the seriousness of the accident, and the location of the cottage where her husband's body lay, she was hurrying to the scene of the calamity.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

which person or people

From this reading Once in the cottage, she followed the guidance of the weeping, awe-struck peasants, who silently pointed out to her the room of death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading CO-PARTNER WITH NATURE XXIII Helen received the heart-breaking news from Alfonse with a degree of control which surprised even Uncle Peabody.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you know where to reach an American or English surgeon?" she promptly asked Uncle Peabody, and his affirmative reply as he hastened to the telephone was the last word she heard as she left the villa.