Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

having companions or an escort

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

(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 And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

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

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

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

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

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

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

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From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

approval

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

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From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

showing approval

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

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

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

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

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

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

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

information about recent and important events

From this reading News spreads rapidly in a small place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

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From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

above and across; more than

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading News spreads rapidly in a small place.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

with speed

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

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

From this reading News spreads rapidly in a small place.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

in the near future

From this reading Each one's affairs is the concern of all the rest, and from sly looks and remarks it began to be rumored that Miss Stafford and Martin were to be married as soon as the latter was fully recovered.

plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading News spreads rapidly in a small place.

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

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

carry out

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

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

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

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

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

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

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

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

From this reading Martin was recovering rapidly, to the great satisfaction of Dr. Fox, and the doctor was not alone in declaring that to the nurse, or nursing, or both, belonged the credit of the cure.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.

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

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

at the time that

From this reading And many were the sly remarks and glances bestowed on the patient and nurse when they indulged in the now daily stroll, always accompanied by Carden, or the doctor, or Mr. Stafford--sometimes all three.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Things having begun to progress favorably over in England we will take a trip across the Channel.