used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There were ten serious cases in the ward.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were ten serious cases in the ward.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
a unit of instruction
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
on one occasion
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
and nothing more
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
overworkedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/
past form of “overwork” — use too much
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
with low volume
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading There were ten serious cases in the ward.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
strangledadjectiveUS /ˈstræŋɡəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading There were ten serious cases in the ward.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were ten serious cases in the ward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were ten serious cases in the ward.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
the act of using
From this reading An overworked surgeon had instructed him in the use of a thermometer; but he was much more confident of the success of his lesson than the instructed one.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading There were ten serious cases in the ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The soldier was a raw man detailed only the day before and not used to nursing, being a blacksmith in civil life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were ten serious cases in the ward.
at the time that
From this reading Once he laid his hand shyly on the sick man's forehead, and when he took it away he strangled a desperate sort of sigh.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was one case in particular bothered the nurse; he returned to the cot where this case lay more than once and eyed the gaunt figure which lay so quietly under the sheet, with a dejected attention.
