used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You do not deserve to have a brother."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading You do not deserve to have a brother."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading You do not deserve to have a brother."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tad did not resent Marie's hard words.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You do not deserve to have a brother."
accept an excuse for
From this reading He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Tad did not resent Marie's hard words.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
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 He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
Marie
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From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
Marie's
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From this reading Tad did not resent Marie's hard words.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
meritedadjectiveUS /ˈmerɪtɪd/
properly deserved
From this reading He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
not any; not one
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You do not deserve to have a brother."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Tad did not resent Marie's hard words.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knew he merited them richly, and he did not attempt to excuse or defend himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER THE days passed, and Marie returned from her daily visits to the hospital, bringing no better reports.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Tad did not resent Marie's hard words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But for that long night of exposure to the cold, damp air, baby Victor would never have been so ill," she had said reproachfully to Tad; "and now, through you and your headstrong folly, this precious little life will most likely be lost.
