actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All had been done that could be done.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
Barnet
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From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All had been done that could be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All had been done that could be done.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All had been done that could be done.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading All had been done that could be done.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All had been done that could be done.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
InnnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading The first course, with no skilled help or appliances near at hand, had seemed hopeless.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All had been done that could be done.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Barnet was in her own house under medical hands, but the result was still uncertain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Barnet had acted as if devotion to his wife were the dominant passion of his existence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There had been much to decide—whether to attempt restoration of the apparently lifeless body as it lay on the shore—whether to carry her to the Harbour Inn—whether to drive with her at once to his own house.
