used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading SUSAN GOES TO CHURCH.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
carefully weighed
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
divisible by two
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
fainting-fit
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From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
a young female
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading SUSAN GOES TO CHURCH.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
a person who carries a message
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
easily agitated
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
not any; not one
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
overstrained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
in a serious manner
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
in the near future
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
SUSAN
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From this reading SUSAN GOES TO CHURCH.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The girl was evidently seriously ill, the symptoms being those of acute brain fever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUSAN GOES TO CHURCH.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor soon discovered that Mary's was no mere passing fainting-fit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was put to bed in a room by herself, and a messenger was sent to Mrs. King to acquaint her with the illness of her niece.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her nervous system had for a considerable time been dangerously overstrained by the mental agony resulting from the conflict between her love, and what she considered her duty; so that even without the final shock described in the previous chapter, she would have most certainly succumbed in time.
