used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Thus it was that Professor Hinkling stayed on and on at Deep Willows, puzzled and anxious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus it was that Professor Hinkling stayed on and on at Deep Willows, puzzled and anxious.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
placed crosswise
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Thus it was that Professor Hinkling stayed on and on at Deep Willows, puzzled and anxious.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading He sacrificed his great practice to that one flickering life.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He sacrificed his great practice to that one flickering life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sacrificed his great practice to that one flickering life.
HENDRIE'S
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From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
Hinkling
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From this reading Thus it was that Professor Hinkling stayed on and on at Deep Willows, puzzled and anxious.
Hinkling's
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From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sacrificed his great practice to that one flickering life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He sacrificed his great practice to that one flickering life.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
Monica's
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From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus it was that Professor Hinkling stayed on and on at Deep Willows, puzzled and anxious.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sacrificed his great practice to that one flickering life.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He sacrificed his great practice to that one flickering life.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Thus it was that Professor Hinkling stayed on and on at Deep Willows, puzzled and anxious.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
recuperativeadjectiveUS /rɪˈkuːpərətɪv/
promoting recuperation
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading He sacrificed his great practice to that one flickering life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
that is looked for
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Thus it was that Professor Hinkling stayed on and on at Deep Willows, puzzled and anxious.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was that Professor Hinkling stayed on and on at Deep Willows, puzzled and anxious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The operation was absolutely successful, but the patient herself obstinately refused to respond to the skill that sought her complete recovery.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading HENDRIE'S WAY In spite of Professor Hinkling's best assurance, a month of weary nursing and watching followed before Monica's recovery became assured.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It almost seemed as though her recuperative powers had been completely destroyed, for she lingered close to the border which she had so nearly crossed, and Nature, generally so accommodating, utterly refused to carry her away from it.
WillowsnounUS /ˈwɪloʊz/
plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Thus it was that Professor Hinkling stayed on and on at Deep Willows, puzzled and anxious.
