used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
put on clothes
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
and nothing more
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
McNab
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
not any; not one
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
with low volume
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
express in speech
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
express in words
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
two times
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
except if; if not
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
at the time that
From this reading BUT when she sat down she did not appear able to speak.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Do rest quietly on my bed for a little while, and I will dress it.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Twice she opened her lips, but it seemed that no words would come.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t tell me unless you want to, Mrs. McNab,” I said, pitying the poor, strained face.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are just tired out, and I know that your hand is hurting.
