used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
arm-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
the act of burning something
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
Durkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
frettingverbUS /ˈfretɪŋ/
inflected form of “fret” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
healernounUS /ˈhiːlər/
a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
ill-gained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
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 She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
something that is lost
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
MacNutt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
the rays of the sun
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
vowingverbUS /ˈvaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His arm was healing slowly, and his strength was equally slow in coming back to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
at the time that
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Surely this is Indian Summer—strayed or stolen!” said Frank one morning a few days later, as she wheeled Durkin and his big arm-chair into the sunlight by the open window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her darkest moments were those when she saw that Durkin was fretting over the loss of his ill-gained fortune, burning with his subterranean fires of hatred for MacNutt, and inwardly vowing that he would yet live to have his day.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading She was still hoping that time, the healer, would in some way attend to each of his wounds, though that of the spirit, she knew, was the deeper of the two.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she was not altogether unhappy during those fleeting days of work and anxiety.
