used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
speak to
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
Ann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where is your aunt?" she asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Where is your aunt?" she asked.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
Crocker
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From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Lying down in her room.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
set up or found
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
brought together in one place
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Lying down in her room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is your aunt?" she asked.
immediately past
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
Leila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
long-lastingadjective
existing for a long time
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "Lying down in her room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
not any; not one
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
on one occasion
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
Penhallow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
post-mistress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Lying down in her room.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where is your aunt?" she asked.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Understanding the mode of address, Mrs. Crocker walked at once to Grey Pine, and found Leila in the garden.
at the time that
From this reading Made careful by the sad change he had observed in Ann Penhallow when last seen, he sent his telegram for Leila to the care of the post-mistress, and a day later a brief letter.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is your aunt?" she asked.
which person or people
From this reading Rivers gathered no comfort from a consultation of surgeons, who talked of the long-lasting effects of concussion of the brain.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where is your aunt?" she asked.
