used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
matters of personal concern
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
(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 John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
any thing at all
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
Colebyville
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From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
being joined in close association
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
harvestingnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəstɪŋ/
the gathering of a ripened crop
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
Hugh's
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From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
Hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
injuringverbUS /ˈɪndʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
on one occasion
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
and nothing more
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
Patsie's
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From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
get by special effort
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
sickroomnoun
a room to which a sick person is confined
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
in the near future
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
express in speech
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In fact, as soon as John entered the sickroom she went out, as one of the best ways she knew of to avoid accidents of conversation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "THERE ARE SOME THINGS WE HAVE TO SETTLE FOR OURSELVES" John's being away from home those first days of Hugh's illness--he had gone to Colebyville to dispose of Patsie's body and secure a new team to finish harvesting--kept him from getting the run of the affairs of the sickroom, and enabled Elizabeth to assume the care of the invalid in her own way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading John came to Hugh's bedside but little, supposing that he needed rest, and willing to sacrifice his all to the comfort of the pale invalid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading With the tears of a woman in his heart if not in his eyes, John watched from afar the face of the man he had been the unconscious means of injuring, and tiptoed about the outer rooms with a fear of death which only John could feel.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading An idea once fixed in John Hunter's head was fixed, and having accepted the plan of Doctor Morgan that Elizabeth was to be in sole charge of care and medicine, he went his way without thrusting his suggestions upon her, and Elizabeth, having learned not to discuss things with him, did not speak of her work nor of anything connected with the invalid.
