used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
Alice
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From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now Marigold’s days were fully occupied.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
Barringcourt
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From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
best-trained
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From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And now Marigold’s days were fully occupied.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
at any time
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading And now Marigold’s days were fully occupied.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
how
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From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
MarigoldnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
Marigold's
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From this reading And now Marigold’s days were fully occupied.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
moulded
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From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
mouldingnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
not any; not one
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
being perceived or observed
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now Marigold’s days were fully occupied.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
held or filled or in use
From this reading And now Marigold’s days were fully occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
paler
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From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
be seated
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
up to a particular time
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Each day Mr Barringcourt came at his accustomed hour, and each day, no matter how bad little Timothy might be, he slept peacefully and happily in the strong arms that so tenderly held him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
precisely as stated
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And now Marigold’s days were fully occupied.
belonging to which person
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The nurse came at ten, and stayed till nine in the morning, and after that Marigold’s duties began, though she invariably went in before with breakfast, and scraps of news, and to have a talk with the nurse, from whose experience and professional knowledge she learnt a great deal concerning the management of the sick.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Marigold, during this time, would sit in her seat beside the fire, sewing or knitting; very quiet, as unobtrusive as the best-trained nurse could ever hope to be.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading And Alice noticed the gradual change in her, the paler colouring--the rounded contour of youth being moulded to a more delicate and classic moulding.
