used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “‘Tell Viola that as soon as I am able to ride in the carriage I will come to see her.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
(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 “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “‘Tell Viola that as soon as I am able to ride in the carriage I will come to see her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “‘Tell Viola that as soon as I am able to ride in the carriage I will come to see her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading “‘Tell Viola that as soon as I am able to ride in the carriage I will come to see her.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “‘Tell Viola that as soon as I am able to ride in the carriage I will come to see her.
a state at a particular time
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
contendedverbUS /kənˈtendɪd/
past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
make right or correct
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
apart from; not including
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
brought together in one place
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “‘Good nursing is all she needs now,’ said he.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/
prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “‘Good nursing is all she needs now,’ said he.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
Lottie
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From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
Lottie's
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From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading “‘Good nursing is all she needs now,’ said he.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “‘Good nursing is all she needs now,’ said he.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading “‘Good nursing is all she needs now,’ said he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
Plaxico
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From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “‘Tell Viola that as soon as I am able to ride in the carriage I will come to see her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “‘Good nursing is all she needs now,’ said he.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
only a very short time before
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘Good nursing is all she needs now,’ said he.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
in the near future
From this reading “‘Tell Viola that as soon as I am able to ride in the carriage I will come to see her.
express in words
From this reading “‘Tell Viola that as soon as I am able to ride in the carriage I will come to see her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This conjecture proved correct, for at the end of ten days her condition was so much improved that he pronounced her entirely out of danger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
ViolanounUS /vaɪˈoʊlə/
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
From this reading “I never left the premises until I was satisfied that all danger was over, and I did not go then of my own accord; Lottie ordered me to go and see Viola, and to carry a hamper basket full of fresh flowers that she had caused to be gathered for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “For three days after Harry and I had arrived at home scarcely any change was perceptible in Lottie’s condition, except an inclination to sleep all the time, which Plaxico contended was most favorable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “‘Tell Viola that as soon as I am able to ride in the carriage I will come to see her.
