(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But, God knows, I am quite content not to know what it is, provided it is cut off."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
banishmentnounUS /ˈbænɪʃmənt/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading But, God knows, I am quite content not to know what it is, provided it is cut off."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
epidemicnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪk/
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
set up or found
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But, God knows, I am quite content not to know what it is, provided it is cut off."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, God knows, I am quite content not to know what it is, provided it is cut off."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said she.
infectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
installationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, God knows, I am quite content not to know what it is, provided it is cut off."
and nothing more
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But, God knows, I am quite content not to know what it is, provided it is cut off."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading But, God knows, I am quite content not to know what it is, provided it is cut off."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
the act of departing
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
Maud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
necessaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But, God knows, I am quite content not to know what it is, provided it is cut off."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But, God knows, I am quite content not to know what it is, provided it is cut off."
on the contrary
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
sick-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
superintendverb
watch and direct
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
Symes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
at the time that
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
which person or people
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had no very cheering account to give concerning several of the patients whom Maud asked after, but there was one cause, at least, for thankfulness, since no fresh case had appeared during the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shifting and removal of furniture and the banishment of carpets preparatory to the reception of patients next day, together with the installation of the necessaries for sick-rooms, were complete when Maud got home that evening, and she found Dr. Symes, who had come up to superintend this, just on the point of leaving.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said she.
but in spite of that
From this reading "And that is rather strange," he said, "for we have not yet been able to discover what the cause of the epidemic was, and so have not intentionally cut off any source of infection.
