used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
anew
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
completely unclothed
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
-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 wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
clottedadjectiveUS /ˈklɑːtəd/
thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
Dr
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From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
Forsyth
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From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
the act of giving
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
inarticulateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjələt/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
incarnadined
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From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
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 The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
Marrion
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From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
Marrion's
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From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
Scutari
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From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
in the near future
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
stretcher-bearersnounUS /ˈstretʃərˈberərz/
plural of “stretcher-bearer” — one who helps carry a stretcher
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
hard to endure
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
untendedadjective
lacking care and attention
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a low inarticulate wail of moaning in the air, broken by sudden screams of pain.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
at the time that
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scene which met Marrion's eyes when soon after daybreak she went over to the hospital tents beggars description.
which person or people
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Two or three women were busy giving water, trying to soothe pain, and now and again a doctor with bare arms incarnadined with blood passed hurriedly to more work.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "It is worse than I expected," said Dr. Forsyth over his shoulder to Marrion.
people who are wounded
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
but in spite of that
From this reading The wounded, many of them as yet untended, lay almost in heaps, stretcher-bearers were hurrying along, slipping on the clotted blood from many wounds, carrying those who had been seen to and could be moved to the boats for removal to Scutari.
