1835
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From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
2230
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
2429
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From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
82
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From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
matters of personal concern
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
annuallyadverbUS /ˈænjuːəli/
without missing a year
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
annumnounUS /ˈænəm/
(Latin) year
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
being one more than seven
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
expence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
gratuitouslyadverbUS /ɡrəˈtuːətəsli/
in an uncalled-for manner
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
half-yearlyadjective
occurring or payable twice each year
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
outpatientsnounUS /ˈaʊtpeɪʃənts/
plural of “outpatient” — a patient who does not reside in the hospital where he is being treated
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
for each
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
promotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
subscribersnounUS /səbˈskraɪbərz/
plural of “subscriber” — someone who expresses strong approval
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The medical officers of the establishment gratuitously devote their time and apply their skill in promoting the benevolent design of the institution.
treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading A treasurer is annually chosen, and the affairs of the house are managed by eight directors, assisted by a secretary.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The average annual expence is about £2230, and the weekly number of patients in the house 82; and 2429 outpatients were relieved in 1835.
which person or people
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The directors are chosen from the trustees, who are subscribers of two guineas and upwards per annum, of whom four retire from their office half-yearly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The domestic arrangements are under the care of a matron; and a surgeon with a salary is resident in the house, so that medical aid may be always at hand.
