used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her health was not good, and she certainly was not a happy woman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An instance of this might be seen in Mrs. Chattaway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An instance of this might be seen in Mrs. Chattaway.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was strange that it should be so in her case.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Her health was not good, and she certainly was not a happy woman.
Chattaway
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From this reading An instance of this might be seen in Mrs. Chattaway.
at any time
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her health was not good, and she certainly was not a happy woman.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Her health was not good, and she certainly was not a happy woman.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Her health was not good, and she certainly was not a happy woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was strange that it should be so in her case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
how
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From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
IllnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An instance of this might be seen in Mrs. Chattaway.
an occurrence of something
From this reading An instance of this might be seen in Mrs. Chattaway.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
the act of departing
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
without good reason
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An instance of this might be seen in Mrs. Chattaway.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading An instance of this might be seen in Mrs. Chattaway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her health was not good, and she certainly was not a happy woman.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
go across or through
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An instance of this might be seen in Mrs. Chattaway.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her health was not good, and she certainly was not a happy woman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was strange that it should be so in her case.
unusual or striking
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was strange that it should be so in her case.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was strange that it should be so in her case.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was strange that it should be so in her case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An instance of this might be seen in Mrs. Chattaway.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
UNANSWEREDadjectiveUS /ˌʌˈnænsərd/
not returned in kind
From this reading UNANSWERED It is singular to observe how lightly the marks of Time occasionally pass over the human form and face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Illness was frequently her portion; care ever seemed to follow her; and it is upon these sufferers in mind and body that Time is fond of leaving his traces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was strange that it should be so in her case.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Her health was not good, and she certainly was not a happy woman.
