Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

regarded with admiration

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

without aim; in an aimless manner

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

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From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LADY ALICE'S PHILANTHROPY.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading She had confessed as much when she told the story of her life to her daughter Lesley.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

a female human offspring

From this reading She had confessed as much when she told the story of her life to her daughter Lesley.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY ALICE'S PHILANTHROPY.

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From this reading She had confessed as much when she told the story of her life to her daughter Lesley.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She had confessed as much when she told the story of her life to her daughter Lesley.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

of grammatical gender

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

a public toilet for men

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She had confessed as much when she told the story of her life to her daughter Lesley.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

voluntary promotion of human welfare

From this reading LADY ALICE'S PHILANTHROPY.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

having a supporting base

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading She had confessed as much when she told the story of her life to her daughter Lesley.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had confessed as much when she told the story of her life to her daughter Lesley.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

the act of using

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

precisely as stated

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For Lady Alice was a very feminine creature, and liked, as most women do like, to be admired and adored.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

accept gladly

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

at the time that

From this reading She had confessed as much when she told the story of her life to her daughter Lesley.

in or at the place that

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Meanwhile, Lady Alice Brooke, in pursuit of her new fancy for philanthropy and the sick poor, had wandered somewhat aimlessly into other wards beside those set apart for women and children--at first the object of her search.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

the words that are spoken

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading She strayed--I use the word "strayed" designedly, for she certainly did not do it of set purpose--with one of the nurses into accident wards, into the men's wards, where her flowers and fruits and gentle words made her welcome, and where the bearded masculine faces, worn sometimes by pain and privation of long standing, appealed to her sensibilities in a new and not altogether unpleasant way.