used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A YANKEE SHIP AND A YANKEE CREW.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A YANKEE SHIP AND A YANKEE CREW.”
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading “A YANKEE SHIP AND A YANKEE CREW.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
promote over another
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
Frisbone
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From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
go away from a place
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
not one, and not any
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
quarantinenounUS /ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
Rodwood
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From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
sanitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsænɪteri/
free from filth and pathogens
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
transport commercially
From this reading “A YANKEE SHIP AND A YANKEE CREW.”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
small-pox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The small-pox patients, as stated before, had been separated by the mate from the rest of the people in the forward part of the vessel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
at the time that
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
which person or people
From this reading The quarantine regulations were relaxed as much as possible in favor of the devoted nurses; but the ladies, who had been more exposed than the Prince, were not permitted to leave the limits of the hospital for a few days.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
William
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From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Mr. Frisbone and his wife and Miss Rodwood were none the worse for the benevolent service they had rendered on board of the Castle William.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The sanitary measures devised by Mrs. Frisbone, and carried out by her husband, had wrought a wonderful change on board; and, when the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, the condition of the sick had greatly improved.
YANKEEnounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading “A YANKEE SHIP AND A YANKEE CREW.”
