used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their gratitude, she soon found, was a thing to touch and warm the heart.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
any person at all
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
blessés
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From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
being joined in close association
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
set up or found
From this reading Their gratitude, she soon found, was a thing to touch and warm the heart.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Their gratitude, she soon found, was a thing to touch and warm the heart.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
inuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnjʊrd/
made tough by habitual exposure
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
Lyse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
and nothing more
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
with speed
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
in the near future
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their gratitude, she soon found, was a thing to touch and warm the heart.
a special situation
From this reading Their gratitude, she soon found, was a thing to touch and warm the heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Their gratitude, she soon found, was a thing to touch and warm the heart.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Their gratitude, she soon found, was a thing to touch and warm the heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course she was not under the physical strain that the Red Cross nurses endured; but her heart was racked by sympathy for the _blessés_ as greatly as the nurses’ own.
(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 Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Starting without knowing anyone in the big hospital, she quickly learned her duties, and soon showed, too, her fitness for the special work assigned her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ruth Fielding had already become inured to the sights and sounds of hospital life at Lyse, and to its work as well.
people who are wounded
From this reading Her responsibilities merely included the arranging of special supplies and keeping the key of her supply room; but the particular strain attending her work was connected with the spiritual needs of the wounded.
