used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INFANT RIVER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading —_Augusta Webster_.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
brought into existence
From this reading Pass on, small stream, to so great purpose born, On to the distant toil, the distant rest.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
deep-laden
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From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Pass on, small stream, to so great purpose born, On to the distant toil, the distant rest.
ducaladjectiveUS /ˈduːkəl/
of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
Elsworth's
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From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
provide as food
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
set up or found
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Pass on, small stream, to so great purpose born, On to the distant toil, the distant rest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
for this reason
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
INFANTnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading AN INFANT RIVER.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
instituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
Kensington
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From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
NightingalenounUS /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
others
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From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
go across or through
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Pass on, small stream, to so great purpose born, On to the distant toil, the distant rest.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Pass on, small stream, to so great purpose born, On to the distant toil, the distant rest.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading AN INFANT RIVER.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pass on, small stream, to so great purpose born, On to the distant toil, the distant rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pass on, small stream, to so great purpose born, On to the distant toil, the distant rest.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Pass on, small stream, to so great purpose born, On to the distant toil, the distant rest.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading —_Augusta Webster_.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
a late time of life
From this reading Five years after Elsworth’s marriage a great meeting of nobility and others interested in hospital and charitable work in the metropolis, met at a ducal residence in Kensington to found a society for the purpose of establishing in every quarter of London inhabited by working people, a small hospital and nursing institute on the plan of the Nightingale institution.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Pass on, young stream, the world has need of thee; Far hence a mighty river on its breast Bears the deep-laden vessels to the sea; Far hence wide waters feed the vines and corn.
