used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
ALAIN
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From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
move towards
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
blurverbUS /blɜːr/
become glassy; lose clear vision
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
BROWNSON
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From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
CAMPBELLnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
Cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
CONNECTICUTnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
etc
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From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
give expression to
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
a long fixed look
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
HARRIET
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From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
HUSSEY
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From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
set afire or burning
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
LITCHFIELD
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From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
PawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
refrain from harming
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
having a supporting base
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
ThirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
UnseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading "The Cat's Paw," "The Meredith Mystery," "The Red Seal," "The Unseen Ear," etc.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Her eyes, blinded by her steadfast gaze into the whirling snow storm, were slow in adjusting themselves to the lamp lighted room and for some minutes she saw as in a blur the spare form of the physician standing by her patient's bed.
a Caucasian
From this reading HARRIET BROWNSON HUSSEY The _Thirteenth Letter_ is affectionately inscribed in memory of many happy hours together The author desires to express to ALAIN CAMPBELL WHITE of LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT, her sincere appreciation of his cleverly devised stamp code utilized in _The Thirteenth Letter_.
white-capped
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From this reading THE white-capped nurse dropped the curtains in place so that they completely shut out the night and equally prevented any ray of artificial light penetrating the outer darkness.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Doctor Roberts turned at her approach and removed his finger from about the man's wrist.
