Chapter XVI

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

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

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From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

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

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

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

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I never saw her looking better.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

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From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

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

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

dearly loved

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

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

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

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From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

a quick look

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

the act of departing

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

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From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

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

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

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

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

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

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

a teeming multitude

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

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

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

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

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

not formal

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

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

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

immediately past

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

the literary culture

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading I never saw her looking better.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

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From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

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

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I never saw her looking better.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

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From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

above and across; more than

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

cut with a saw

From this reading I never saw her looking better.

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From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

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From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

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

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

bound or secured closely

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

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

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

not having makeup on

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

precisely as stated

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

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

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

in or at the place that

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

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

From this reading Here is one in which she describes her visit to her in the hospital at Scutari:— “We passed down two or three of these immense corridors, asking our way as we went.

a Caucasian

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

which person or people

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had on her black merino, trimmed with black velvet, clean linen collar and cuffs, apron, white cap with a black handkerchief tied over it; and there was Mrs. Bracebridge, looking so nice, too.

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

From this reading _The busy nursing hive—M. Soyer and his memories—Miss Nightingale’s complete triumph over prejudice—The memories of Sister Aloysius._ Meanwhile Miss Stanley’s letters give us a very interesting informal glimpse of the work that was going on and of Miss Nightingale herself.

the act of creating written works

From this reading At last we came to the guard-room, another corridor, then through a door into a large, busy kitchen, where stood Mrs. Margaret Williams, who seemed much pleased to see me: then a heavy curtain was raised; I went through a door, and there sat dear Flo writing on a small unpainted deal table.