used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
(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 Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
any thing at all
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
completely unclothed
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
(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 Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
blanchedadjective
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
commiserationnoun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
DR
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From this reading DR.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
Ethel
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From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
divisible by two
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
HERIOT'S
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From this reading HERIOT'S PATIENTS.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The four drooping figures could be distinctly discerned now, with their heads bare, their faces blanched and pale.
PATIENTSnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading HERIOT'S PATIENTS.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
transport commercially
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ethel and Rose were full of commiseration; already their gentle eyes were swimming in sympathetic tears.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Filled with the interest roused by this new episode, the crew, for a time, forgot everything in their desire to know what ship this had been, where she hailed from, to relieve the sufferers, and to learn all they had undergone; for, even in his worst moods, Jack is always ready for anything, and the more of novelty it contains, the better for him.
