used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
in actual fact
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
Emma
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From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
a young female
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
invalid's
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From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
Jameson
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From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
not in physical motion
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
a state of acute pain
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it had not been for Mrs. Jameson, smiling behind the invalid's chair, they might have thought Miss Harrison was still suffering from shock and unable to comprehend the staggering importance of this statement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A STARTLING REVELATION The girl chums were speechless, staring at the flushed face of the woman before them.
a late time of life
From this reading Why, for years, Emma Harrison had been confined to her chair, the lower part of her body absolutely helpless.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet just now she had said, and with every appearance of sincerity, that only a short time before she had actually stood upon her feet!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Aunt Emma!" cried Nan incredulously, "do you know what you are saying?"
