used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gale will break, though there is calm at present.
terminate
From this reading The gale will break, though there is calm at present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By George!
make calm or still
From this reading The gale will break, though there is calm at present.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
Congregationalists
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
dubiouslyadverbUS /ˈduːbiəsliː/
in a questionable and dubious manner
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The gale will break, though there is calm at present.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “By George!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gale will break, though there is calm at present.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
MysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
Popishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
PresbyteriansnounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriənz/
plural of “presbyterian” — a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The gale will break, though there is calm at present.
priestesses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
proselytizers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
Romishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
screwedverbUS /skruːd/
past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
thirty-eightadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The gale will break, though there is calm at present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
ultraadjectiveUS /ˈʌltrə/
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading He screwed his mouth into the shape of a whistle, and elevated his eyebrows dubiously:
which person or people
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
whoopsnounUS /wuːps/
plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
From this reading I fancy I hear the whoops of the ultra Low Church Party against Popish proselytizers and priestesses of the Romish Mysteries.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The gale will break, though there is calm at present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She answered: “Of the thirty-eight trained nurses who have arrived with Ada, fourteen are Church of England Sisters, three or four are Congregationalists, there are a certain number of Presbyterians; and ten are Catholic Sisters of Charity from the London East End.”
