adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
amputationnounUS /ˌæmpjəˈteɪʃən/
a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
BLOOMnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
Martine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
Martine's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SECOND BLOOM Martine carried out his purpose almost immediately, seeking the temporary and most exposed hospitals on the extreme left of Grant's army before Petersburg.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Before many weeks he was safe at home, and from him Helen learned more of Martine's quiet heroism than she could ever gather from his letters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
Wetherby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While thus engaged, even under the enemy's fire, he was able to render services to Jim Wetherby which probably saved the soldier's life.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Jim lost his right arm, but found a nurse who did not let him want for anything till the danger point following amputation had passed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, while battles were still in progress he would make his way to the front and become the surgeon's tireless assistant.
