used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
a young person of either sex
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
Clarissa
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From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
CUREDadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading LYING CURED.
a female human offspring
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
Ellen
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From this reading TO return to Ellen.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
obtain
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
the act of departing
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading LYING CURED.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
a form of address for a man
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
not any; not one
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TO return to Ellen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
Saunders
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From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO return to Ellen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dr. Collins peremptorily said, "No; let the child stay where she is.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Aunt Clarissa would do her more harm in a fortnight than the good she would be likely to gain by being present at such a scene."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading As soon as Joseph was taken ill, Mr. Saunders wrote his sister-in-law, relating minutely the circumstances, and leaving it with her to decide whether his daughter should return.
