Chapter XV

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

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

quickly and without warning

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

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

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

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

From this reading But there are some things, ma’am, one can’t submit to.

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

From this reading Here is the letter just as it is given in Lord Herbert’s life.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

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

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there are some things, ma’am, one can’t submit to.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

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From this reading But there are some things, ma’am, one can’t submit to.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

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

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

divisible by two

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Here is the letter just as it is given in Lord Herbert’s life.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

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

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Here is the letter just as it is given in Lord Herbert’s life.

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

From this reading Here is the letter just as it is given in Lord Herbert’s life.

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From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

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

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

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From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

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

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

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

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here is the letter just as it is given in Lord Herbert’s life.

and nothing more

From this reading Here is the letter just as it is given in Lord Herbert’s life.

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From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Here is the letter just as it is given in Lord Herbert’s life.

the literary culture

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Here is the letter just as it is given in Lord Herbert’s life.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Here is the letter just as it is given in Lord Herbert’s life.

a woman of refinement

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

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

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

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From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

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

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

the act of refusing

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

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From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

a general conscious awareness

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But there are some things, ma’am, one can’t submit to.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

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

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there are some things, ma’am, one can’t submit to.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But there are some things, ma’am, one can’t submit to.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

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

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Letters from Scutari—Kinglake on Miss Nightingale and her dynasty—The refusal of a new contingent._ Miss Nightingale’s saving sense of humour gleams forth in her letters in the most delightful way, even in the darkest days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It begins abruptly, evidently quoting from a conversation just held with one of the staff nurses:— “‘I came out, ma’am, prepared to submit to everything, to be put upon in every way.

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From this reading In the following, something of the hugeness of her task is dimly seen through the comic background of the unbecoming cap that “If I’d known, ma’am, I wouldn’t have come, ma’am.”