used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
(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 All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she seemed to get no better the older woman grew more alarmed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As she seemed to get no better the older woman grew more alarmed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
a state at a particular time
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
a female human offspring
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
set up or found
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As she seemed to get no better the older woman grew more alarmed.
a young female
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As she seemed to get no better the older woman grew more alarmed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As she seemed to get no better the older woman grew more alarmed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
Mysie
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From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
MYSIE'S
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From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
not any; not one
From this reading As she seemed to get no better the older woman grew more alarmed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading As she seemed to get no better the older woman grew more alarmed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
quietenverb
become quiet or quieter
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
Ramsay
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From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As she seemed to get no better the older woman grew more alarmed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
hard to endure
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
showing sorrow
From this reading Mrs. Ramsay saw, by her red swollen eyes, that she had been weeping.
at the time that
From this reading MYSIE'S RETURN When Mrs. Ramsay returned she found Mysie in a fainting condition, thoroughly exhausted, and on the point of collapse.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl.
which person or people
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading With the help of her daughter the kind woman, who had done so much for Mysie during the past few months, got her to the street, and procuring a cab, got her back to the house, much alarmed by the patient's condition.
