(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
the state of being absent
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Perry had not regained consciousness, and the physician in attendance was non-committal as to the outcome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Mrs. Perry had not regained consciousness, and the physician in attendance was non-committal as to the outcome.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
betake
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From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
rid of obstructions
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Mrs. Perry had not regained consciousness, and the physician in attendance was non-committal as to the outcome.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
the organ of sight
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Perry had not regained consciousness, and the physician in attendance was non-committal as to the outcome.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
Loretta
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From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
Loretta's
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From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
non-committal
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From this reading Mrs. Perry had not regained consciousness, and the physician in attendance was non-committal as to the outcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
on one occasion
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
and nothing more
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Mrs. Perry had not regained consciousness, and the physician in attendance was non-committal as to the outcome.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Mrs. Perry had not regained consciousness, and the physician in attendance was non-committal as to the outcome.
Perry'snounUS /ˈperiz/
possessive form of “perry” — United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mrs. Perry had not regained consciousness, and the physician in attendance was non-committal as to the outcome.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Mrs. Perry had not regained consciousness, and the physician in attendance was non-committal as to the outcome.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
SimilarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
in the near future
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
not in physical motion
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old dame employed to look after the baby in Loretta's absence was still available.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After their arrival at their destination, however, it was soon clear to Constance that there was nothing she could do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
waked
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From this reading Constance waked her, and requested her to keep an eye on her own children in case she were away all night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Similarly, though Constance might not have picked out her neighbor for this particular service, she felt only thankfulness that Loretta was disengaged, and that they were able to betake themselves at once to Mrs. Perry's bedside.
