used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
(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 You may rest assured that all that can be done for her will be done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, Muriel, I think you will be wise to go to Mrs. Langdale as you originally intended.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading You may rest assured that all that can be done for her will be done.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
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 "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can do nothing whatever," he wrote.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You can do nothing whatever," he wrote.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading You may rest assured that all that can be done for her will be done.
Dr
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From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You may rest assured that all that can be done for her will be done.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And, Muriel, I think you will be wise to go to Mrs. Langdale as you originally intended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You can do nothing whatever," he wrote.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading And, Muriel, I think you will be wise to go to Mrs. Langdale as you originally intended.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
Jim
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From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
Langdale
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From this reading And, Muriel, I think you will be wise to go to Mrs. Langdale as you originally intended.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
LOVE'SnounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may rest assured that all that can be done for her will be done.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And, Muriel, I think you will be wise to go to Mrs. Langdale as you originally intended.
Muriel
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From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
not any; not one
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
a brief written record
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "You can do nothing whatever," he wrote.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading And, Muriel, I think you will be wise to go to Mrs. Langdale as you originally intended.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading You may rest assured that all that can be done for her will be done.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
a state of acute pain
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOVE'S PRISONER Late that evening a scribbled note reached Muriel from Dr. Jim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, Muriel, I think you will be wise to go to Mrs. Langdale as you originally intended.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "You can do nothing whatever," he wrote.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Daisy is suffering from a sharp attack of brain fever, caused by the shock of her cousin's death, and I think it advisable that no one whom she knows should be near her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You may rest assured that all that can be done for her will be done.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading And, Muriel, I think you will be wise to go to Mrs. Langdale as you originally intended.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "You can do nothing whatever," he wrote.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can do nothing whatever," he wrote.
