something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Decks all cleared for action," he commented with persistent cheerfulness, "and the captain on deck.
(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 "Decks all cleared for action," he commented with persistent cheerfulness, "and the captain on deck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLEARED DECKS Two hours later, under her direction and with her efficient help, Cynthia and Johnny Carruthers in medical parlance had "stripped" the guest room, putting it into the cleared bare order most useful for the purpose needed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
completely unclothed
From this reading CLEARED DECKS Two hours later, under her direction and with her efficient help, Cynthia and Johnny Carruthers in medical parlance had "stripped" the guest room, putting it into the cleared bare order most useful for the purpose needed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Well--let them begin to fire; we're ready.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Decks all cleared for action," he commented with persistent cheerfulness, "and the captain on deck.
Carruthers
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cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading "Decks all cleared for action," he commented with persistent cheerfulness, "and the captain on deck.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading CLEARED DECKS Two hours later, under her direction and with her efficient help, Cynthia and Johnny Carruthers in medical parlance had "stripped" the guest room, putting it into the cleared bare order most useful for the purpose needed.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "Decks all cleared for action," he commented with persistent cheerfulness, "and the captain on deck.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
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any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Decks all cleared for action," he commented with persistent cheerfulness, "and the captain on deck.
DECKSnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
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a line leading to a place or point
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efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
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Ellen's
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From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Well--let them begin to fire; we're ready.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
give help or assistance; be of service
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
a period of time assigned for work
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a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
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lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
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used to form the superlative
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necessary for relief or supply
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not one thing; not anything
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Decks all cleared for action," he commented with persistent cheerfulness, "and the captain on deck.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
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persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading "Decks all cleared for action," he commented with persistent cheerfulness, "and the captain on deck.
in the near future
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
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completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Well--let them begin to fire; we're ready.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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cut with a saw
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLEARED DECKS Two hours later, under her direction and with her efficient help, Cynthia and Johnny Carruthers in medical parlance had "stripped" the guest room, putting it into the cleared bare order most useful for the purpose needed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Well--let them begin to fire; we're ready.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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being of use or service
From this reading CLEARED DECKS Two hours later, under her direction and with her efficient help, Cynthia and Johnny Carruthers in medical parlance had "stripped" the guest room, putting it into the cleared bare order most useful for the purpose needed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Ellen's heart was heavy as she saw the change made she let nothing show.
we're
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From this reading Well--let them begin to fire; we're ready.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well--let them begin to fire; we're ready.
at the time that
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
in or at the place that
From this reading And when, presently, she called her husband from the couch where he had lain, feverish and beginning to be tortured by pain, and put him between the cool, fresh sheets, she had her reward in the look he gave, first at the room and then at her.
in the company of; together with
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