used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
campaigningnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
Coa
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From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
the act of departing
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
a boy or man
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
LisbonnounUS /ˈlɪzbən/
capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
something that is lost
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
others
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From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mike, by this time perfectly restored, prepared everything for my departure, and on the third day after the battle of the Coa, I began my journey with downcast spirits and depressed heart.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The poor fellow was, however, a kind and affectionate nurse, and unlike many others, his cares were not limited to the mere bodily wants of his patient,--he sustained, as well as he was able, my drooping resolution, rallied my spirits, and cheered my courage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that disastrous day my campaigning was destined, for some time at least, to conclude.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading My wound, which grew from hour to hour more threatening, at length began to menace the loss of the arm, and by the recommendation of the regimental surgeons, I was ordered back to Lisbon.
