Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL AND A BOARDING HOUSE.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

(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 Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL AND A BOARDING HOUSE.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading A HOSPITAL AND A BOARDING HOUSE.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

marked by distress

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading A HOSPITAL AND A BOARDING HOUSE.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A HOSPITAL AND A BOARDING HOUSE.

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

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

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

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

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 Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

subject to death

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

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

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

plural of “rumble” — a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.

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

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

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

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

work hard

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

-ing form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.

not seen or perceived

From this reading Over the door, unseen by mortal man, an ominous inscription, "He who enters here leaves all hope behind."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

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

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

which person or people

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Long rows of windows in a massive building gave light to thousands within, who in turn looked out upon the thousands plodding their way to and from toil.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Within the memory of the present generation the word "hospital" was fraught with weird and uncanny dark rooms, bloody floors, shrieking victims of accident or disease undergoing the torture of the knife, muffled rumbles of iron-wheeled trucks rolling in new patients or wheeling the lifeless form of the dead to the morgue.

plural of “zone” — a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading It was in one of the hospital zones of the second city in the United States and the building was one of the largest hospitals in the city.