used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
being one more than ten
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
a person of German nationality
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Of these, only three had been seriously injured.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
maimednounUS /meɪmd/
people who are wounded
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
most important element
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
Maud
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From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
ministeringverbUS /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/
-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
and nothing more
From this reading Of these, only three had been seriously injured.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
others
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From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
potionnounUS /ˈpoʊʃən/
a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
in a serious manner
From this reading Of these, only three had been seriously injured.
the state of being asleep
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
staterooms
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From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these, only three had been seriously injured.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Of these, only three had been seriously injured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
Twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading Twenty-two could easily be accommodated in the rooms and a dozen more in the cabin, so that the eleven now in their charge were easily cared for.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One was the German, who, however, was now sleeping soundly under the influence of the soothing potion that followed his operation.
VICTIMSnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
WAR'SnounUS /wɔːrz/
possessive form of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
which person or people
From this reading THE WAR'S VICTIMS While the others were conversing on deck Maud Stanton was ministering to the maimed victims of the war's cruelty, who tossed and moaned below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The main cabin and its accompanying staterooms had been fitted with all the conveniences of a modern hospital.
