used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
anew
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
Carden
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From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
Carden's
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From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
examsnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmz/
plural of “exam” — a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
fully-awakened
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From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
the act of retaining something
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
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 Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was a staff-nurse on night duty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
with low volume
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
express in speech
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
Staff-nurse
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From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
tea-tray
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From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
in the direction of
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
accept gladly
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
which person or people
From this reading Margaret Carden's hospital career had fulfilled the expectations of those who had watched it with loving, interested eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her first sensation was weariness, her next a thought of surprise that the night had been passed without a summons to the side of one of the many beds in her ward, the third, and this with fully-awakened faculties, that her good Staff-nurse Carden was holding towards her the welcome tea-tray that her kind thoughtfulness never failed to bring with this earliest report of the "night duty."
woman-hands
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From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
working-day
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From this reading "We'll keep our aims sublime, our eyes erect, Although our woman-hands should shake and fail."--_E. B. Browning._ Sister Warwick was slowly rousing to the consciousness of the birth of another working-day.
a late time of life
From this reading She had quietly and conscientiously worked her way from her probation through the three years of training, had done well, if not brilliantly, in her exams., and was now back again in the ward that was her "first love," so to speak.
