Chapter XIV · The Stranger Nurse

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

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

not being in a specified place

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

(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 The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

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

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

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

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

(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 That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

third-person singular of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Well, captain," said one of the boarders, "glad to see you back.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

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

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

an excessive desire for food

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

active strength of body or mind

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

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 That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

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 Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

a particular point in time

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

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From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

not any; not one

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

not one, and not any

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

many times at short intervals

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well, captain," said one of the boarders, "glad to see you back.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

without much difficulty

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, captain," said one of the boarders, "glad to see you back.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Well, captain," said one of the boarders, "glad to see you back.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

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

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

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

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

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

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Possessed of unbounded wealth, he scattered it about him with no miserly hand, and many a child of poverty blessed him for the great good done to him.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, captain," said one of the boarders, "glad to see you back.

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

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

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

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

at the time that

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

during the time that

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

which person or people

From this reading The first and second courses had been removed, and the merits of the dessert were about to be tested when for a moment the operation ceased, while the operators welcomed back to their midst a middle-aged man, who for a few weeks had been absent from the city.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The regular boarders at the —— Hotel were discussing their dinner with all the haste and greediness which characterizes their Eastern brethren.

the words that are spoken

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading That Captain Murdock was a general favorite, could readily be seen by the heartiness of his greeting from his friends, and that he was worthy of esteem, none knew better than the hundreds of poor and destitute who had often been relieved and comforted by his well-filled purse, and words of genuine sympathy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, captain," said one of the boarders, "glad to see you back.