Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

associated by chance and not an integral part

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

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

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

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

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

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

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

have

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

in a breathless manner

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

give encouragement to

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

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

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

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

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

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

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

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

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

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

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

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

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

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

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

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 From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

march in a procession

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

not any; not one

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

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

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

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

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

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

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

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

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

plural of “stimulant” — any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

move an implement through

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

a state of acute pain

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

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

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

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

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

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

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading From the turn of Dr. Sandford's head, I knew on which side I might look to see Preston; and as we slowly passed up the long line of beds, I scanned breathlessly each face.

(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 How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

at the time that

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

in or at the place that

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

which person or people

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE HOSPITAL A clean, quiet, airy room, like all the rest; like all the rest filled with rows of beds, the occupants of which had come from the stir of the fight and the bustle of the march, to lie here and be still; from doing to suffering.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading Patient, and strong, and brave, where there was no excitement to cheer, nor spectators to applaud; their fortitude and their patience and their generous self-devotion never failed nor faltered, when all adventitious or real helps and stimulants were withdrawn, and patriotism and bravery stood alone.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading And all who know the way in which our boys did it, will bear witness to their great nobleness.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading How much the harder work, I thought; and if it be well done, how much the nobler.