used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
administratorsnounUS /ædˈmɪnɪstreɪtərz/
plural of “administrator” — someone who administers a business
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
alcoholicadjectiveUS /ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/
characteristic of or containing alcohol
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
a quantity of money
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
blotsnounUS /blɑːts/
plural of “blot” — a blemish made by dirt
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
Britannica
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From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
divinernoun
someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
dram-drinking
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From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
take in liquids
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
Encyclopædia
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From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
highest in quality
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
harmlesslyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrmləsli/
in a harmless manner
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
how
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From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TAKEN IN.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
needlesslyadverbUS /ˈniːdləsli/
without need
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
ouncesnounUS /ˈaʊnsəz/
plural of “ounce” — a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
go across or through
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
Procter
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From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading TAKEN IN.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading The immense amount of spirits needlessly, and often not harmlessly, given to the patients is a serious tax on the resources of the charities, and a fertile cause of dram-drinking in the people at large.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Although hospitals have been intended as a blessing and benefit to the poor, they have too often proved the reverse, on account of the ignorance on the part of their administrators of the true principles of health.—_Encyclopædia Britannica._ There are diviner, truer laws, That teach a nobler lesson still.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Procter._ One of the greatest blots upon hospital management of the present day is the abuse of alcoholic drinks.
wardsnounUS /wɔːrdz/
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As you pass along the wards and read the cards over the beds, indicating the diet and amount of drink ordered by the medical officers, it is startling to see how many sick or convalescent patients are ordered six ounces of whisky or brandy a day.
