used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
(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 Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
make certain of
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Man proposes, but God disposes."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Thank you, cousin.
Dinsmore
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From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
disposesverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading "Man proposes, but God disposes."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
Donald
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From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
Elsie
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From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Man proposes, but God disposes."
the act of departing
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
IonnounUS /ˈaɪən/
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
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 Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Man proposes, but God disposes."
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
overseeverbUS /ˈoʊvərsiː/
watch and direct
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
the act of departing politely
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
proposesverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Man proposes, but God disposes."
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, cousin.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
hard to endure
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
in or at the place that
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
which person or people
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Beside my wife, Elsie and I will oversee them and do all in our power for the comfort and restoration of the invalid."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
but in spite of that
From this reading Donald left Ion the next morning, going away sadly and alone, yet trying to be truly thankful that his friend's injuries, though severe, were not permanent, and that he left him where he would have the best of medical treatment and nursing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't be uneasy about the captain," Mr. Dinsmore said in parting; "I can assure you that Arthur is a skilful physician and surgeon, and we have several negro women who thoroughly understand nursing.
