Chapter XVIII

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From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading “At nine,” says M. Soyer, “we were all on shore and mounted.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

in addition

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She wished to see for herself what was being done for the soldiers on the field.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

a youthful male person

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She wished to see for herself what was being done for the soldiers on the field.

someone who plays a drum

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

being one more than seven

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading She wished to see for herself what was being done for the soldiers on the field.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

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

From this reading She wished to see for herself what was being done for the soldiers on the field.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

look over carefully

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

immediately past

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

engage in

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading “At nine,” says M. Soyer, “we were all on shore and mounted.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading “At nine,” says M. Soyer, “we were all on shore and mounted.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She wished to see for herself what was being done for the soldiers on the field.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “At nine,” says M. Soyer, “we were all on shore and mounted.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

a city in southern Ukraine on the Black Sea

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading “At nine,” says M. Soyer, “we were all on shore and mounted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading She wished to see for herself what was being done for the soldiers on the field.

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From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

make steady

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

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

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

interest and variety and intensity

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading There were about eight of us ready to escort our heroine to the seat of war.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “At nine,” says M. Soyer, “we were all on shore and mounted.

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

From this reading “At nine,” says M. Soyer, “we were all on shore and mounted.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She wished to see for herself what was being done for the soldiers on the field.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

which person or people

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She wished to see for herself what was being done for the soldiers on the field.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.

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

From this reading _Miss Nightingale visits Balaclava—Her illness—Lord Raglan’s visit—The Fall of Sebastopol._ At last, in the May of 1855, the Lady-in-Chief was able to see such fruits of the six months’ steady work at Scutari that the scene of her labours could be changed, and she set out for Balaclava to inspect the other hospitals, for which, as superintendent of the ladies in the military hospitals in the East, she was responsible.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Besides Mr. Bracebridge and her nursing staff, M. Soyer accompanied her with a view to improving the cooking arrangements for the army in the field, and he writes with his usual vividness:— “Thomas, Miss Nightingale’s boy, the twelve-year-old drummer who had left what he called his ‘instrument sticks’ to make himself her most devoted slave and messenger, was also allowed to go.