used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
bendedadjectiveUS /ˈbendɪd/
used of the back and knees; stooped
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
CommunistsnounUS /ˈkɑːmjənəsts/
plural of “communist” — a member of the communist party
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
Dantes
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From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
Dr
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From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
elatingadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
making lively and joyful
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
let have
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading THE UNKNOWN NURSE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
Orfila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
approval to do something
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
one of four equal parts
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
in a serious manner
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
not in physical motion
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNKNOWN NURSE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
not known
From this reading THE UNKNOWN NURSE.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
at the time that
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
belonging to which person
From this reading In the midst of the excitement a strange lady, very plainly attired, but whose language and bearing gave unmistakable evidence of refinement and aristocratic associations, made her appearance one morning at the office of Dr. Orfila and humbly asked permission to nurse his distinguished patient.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading When the rumor that M. Dantes had been taken seriously ill was first circulated throughout Paris, it caused excitement in every quarter of the city, filling the Communists and workmen with dismay and greatly elating their opponents.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She refused to give her name, but solemnly assured the doctor that, should he grant her petition, M. Dantes on his recovery would be ready to thank him on bended knees.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The physician, somewhat surprised at such a request from such a woman, immediately grew suspicious and demanded an explanation, when the lady informed him that she had known the sick man in his youth and was still deeply interested in his welfare.
