Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

(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 [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading This had moved the country deeply, and the indignation was not easily allayed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Florence Nightingale's services are repeatedly referred to.

plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

a person who is in charge

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This had moved the country deeply, and the indignation was not easily allayed.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading This had moved the country deeply, and the indignation was not easily allayed.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

move gently or carefully

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading This had moved the country deeply, and the indignation was not easily allayed.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This had moved the country deeply, and the indignation was not easily allayed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading This had moved the country deeply, and the indignation was not easily allayed.

a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

hear with intention

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

make reference to

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

plural of “mixture” — (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading This had moved the country deeply, and the indignation was not easily allayed.

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

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From this reading Florence Nightingale's services are repeatedly referred to.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This had moved the country deeply, and the indignation was not easily allayed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

a full supply

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

the characteristic of doing things without delay

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Florence Nightingale's services are repeatedly referred to.

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From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

several time

From this reading Florence Nightingale's services are repeatedly referred to.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Florence Nightingale's services are repeatedly referred to.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

in the near future

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

an unbroken period of time during which you do something

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Florence Nightingale's services are repeatedly referred to.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

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From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

in the company of; together with

From this reading [Sidenote: _Song of the Nightingale_] But this was a minor matter compared with the grievous scandal of the hospitals, disclosed by William Russell, the fearless correspondent of _The Times_, and ultimately remedied by the exertions of Sidney Herbert and, above all, of Florence Nightingale.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

a late time of life

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Singing bandages and lint, salve and cerate without stint, Singing plenty both of liniment and lotion, And your mixtures pushed about, and the pills for you served out, With alacrity and promptitude of motion.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She was _Punch's_ chief heroine in these years, from the day of her first mention and the publication of "The Nightingale's Song":-- THE NIGHTINGALE'S SONG TO THE SICK SOLDIER Listen, soldier, to the tale of the tender Nightingale, 'Tis a charm that soon will ease your wounds so cruel, Singing medicine for your pain, in a sympathizing strain, With a jug, jug, jug of lemonade or gruel.