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From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
1888
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From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
anew
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
Agnes
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From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
Bo-ha
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From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
butcher'snounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
CollapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
gotten under control
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
Exeat
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From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
Haïphong
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From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
ten 10s
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
Nha-Nam
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From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
PickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
Quang-Yen
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From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
sea-breeze
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From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
Soeur
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From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
in the near future
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
StampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
possessing sweep
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town of Quang-Yen, capital of the province of the same name, is situated about 10 miles to the south-east of Haïphong, and close to the sea.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
Voyron's
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From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
wardsnounUS /wɔːrdz/
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fine hospital was erected here by the French in 1888; this has since been enlarged, and now affords accommodation for three hundred patients.
well-merited
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From this reading Thanks to its position on a series of small hills, it is swept by the sea-breeze, and enjoys a well-merited reputation for its healthy climate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On my arrival I was placed in one of the big fever wards, each of which contained twenty-four beds, and the comfort and quiet of my new quarters, the skill and care of the doctors and Sisters, and the pure air of the region, soon produced most beneficial results.
in the company of; together with
From this reading La Soeur Agnes--Exeat--Nha-Nam again--Picking up the threads--Bo-ha--Preparations for the campaign--With General Voyron's column--An error in the art of war--A big butcher's bill--Collapse of the rebellion--Stamping out the embers.
