used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Jean Craig, Graduate Nurse_ is another heartwarming and happy story about the Craigs of Elmhurst.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Jean Craig, Graduate Nurse_ is another heartwarming and happy story about the Craigs of Elmhurst.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
Benson
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From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
Craig
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From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
Craigs
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a female human offspring
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
Dr
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From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
Eileen
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From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
Elmhurst
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From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
epidemicsnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪks/
plural of “epidemic” — a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
a social unit living together
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
Gordon
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From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
GraduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading _Jean Craig, Graduate Nurse_ is another heartwarming and happy story about the Craigs of Elmhurst.
graduationnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Jean Craig, Graduate Nurse_ is another heartwarming and happy story about the Craigs of Elmhurst.
heartwarmingadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtwɔːrmɪŋ/
causing gladness and pleasure
From this reading _Jean Craig, Graduate Nurse_ is another heartwarming and happy story about the Craigs of Elmhurst.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
internverbUS /ˈɪntərn/
deprive of freedom
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Jean Craig, Graduate Nurse_ is another heartwarming and happy story about the Craigs of Elmhurst.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading _Jean Craig, Graduate Nurse_ is another heartwarming and happy story about the Craigs of Elmhurst.
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 It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Jean Craig, Graduate Nurse_ is another heartwarming and happy story about the Craigs of Elmhurst.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
SupervisornounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
one who supervises or has charge and direction of
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
possessing sweep
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As Jean Craig finished her training and prepared for graduation, illness struck--first in her own family, and later in epidemics that swept the village of Elmhurst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
at the time that
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a deep feeling of satisfaction that Jean was able to give trained and efficient aid at the hospital.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was with equal satisfaction that she watched romance blossom between Dr. Benson, the fresh young intern, and Eileen Gordon, the new Supervisor of Nurses, and discovered that her sister Kit was practically engaged.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But the joy of the family reached a new peak when Doris, the youngest daughter, won a music scholarship.
