used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
equally
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LIFE IN AN HOSPITAL WARD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
Annie
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From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
a period of 100 years
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
a female human offspring
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
Ebbe's
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From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading LIFE IN AN HOSPITAL WARD.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE IN AN HOSPITAL WARD.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IN AN HOSPITAL WARD.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
like-mindedadjective
of the same turn of mind
From this reading She was like-minded.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
Millar
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From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
ordinancenounUS /ˈɔːrdənəns/
an authoritative rule
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
probationersnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃənərz/
plural of “probationer” — a nurse in training who is undergoing a trial period
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was like-minded.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
squiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Annie Millar was one of six lady probationers, including a bishop's daughter, two daughters of squires, and three doctor's daughters like herself.
WARDnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading LIFE IN AN HOSPITAL WARD.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
which person or people
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The matron was the widow of a doctor, who had been eminent alike for professional talent and philanthropy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading St. Ebbe's was a model hospital, with every enlightened improvement in the treatment of the sick poor, and every humane ordinance which the highly developed skill and the strongly stimulated benevolence of the nineteenth century could enforce.
