used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
in addition
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
for the reason that
From this reading She was in demand, however, because of her steady nerves.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “Nothing knocks her out,” declared the registry clerk.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
carefully weighed
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Nothing knocks her out,” declared the registry clerk.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She was in demand, however, because of her steady nerves.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
Fitchet
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From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
gossipyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəpi/
prone to friendly informal communication
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was in demand, however, because of her steady nerves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
Josie
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From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading “Nothing knocks her out,” declared the registry clerk.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
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a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading She was in demand, however, because of her steady nerves.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing knocks her out,” declared the registry clerk.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
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 Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
PEEWEEnounUS /ˈpiːwiː/
disparaging terms for small people
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
without much difficulty
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
registrarnounUS /ˈredʒɪstrɑːr/
a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
registrynounUS /ˈredʒɪstri/
an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading “Nothing knocks her out,” declared the registry clerk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
make steady
From this reading She was in demand, however, because of her steady nerves.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
in or at the place that
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
belonging to which person
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a simple matter to find out that Miss Fitchet was considered an excellent nurse; also that she was thoroughly unpopular with her sister nurses.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A VISIT TO PEEWEE VALLEY “Thank the Lord for gossipy women!”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Josie exclaimed as she left the office of the nurses’ registrar, where she had readily engaged the young woman at the desk in a spirited discussion concerning the various nurses whose names were there registered.
