addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
apportionedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːrʃənd/
given out in portions
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
APPREHENDEDadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
every day; without missing a day
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
a special loved one
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
Ephraim
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From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
divisible by two
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
Jess
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From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
Jessica's
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From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
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 nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
pleasantest
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From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
tray-like
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From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The quiet manner which she had gained here, her ready help and loving sympathy, made her coming looked for eagerly; but the happiness she thus bestowed was more than returned upon her own heart.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading APPREHENDED The pleasantest task which fell to Jessica's hands, during her hospital life, was the distributing of flowers and fruits, almost daily sent by the charitable for the comfort of the patients.
a Caucasian
From this reading For she now had the freedom of the house and knew the occupant of each white bed better, even, than his or her attendant nurse.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The nurses received and apportioned these gifts; and, carrying her big, tray-like basket, Lady Jess visited each ward and room in turn, adding to the pretty offering some bright word of her own.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Could her "boys" have seen her they would have been proud, but not surprised, for to the appreciative words his own attendant gave his darling, Ephraim would instantly reply?
