used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
Allah's
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From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
apatheticallyadverb
in an apathetic manner
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
beseechingadjectiveUS /biˈsiːtʃɪŋ/
begging
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
carefully weighed
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
fouledadjectiveUS /faʊld/
made dirty or foul
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
Hilton
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From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
for more time
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
not any; not one
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
not one, and not any
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
stoliditynoun
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
sufferer's
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From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
testifyingverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
uncomplainingadjective
not complaining
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, however, a hospital no longer, for some of the sick had recovered, and the rest had died.
look attentively
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
at the time that
From this reading Still, there were times when he felt like a murderer as some unfortunate sufferer's eyes turned in his direction, beseeching help, and he could do nothing but watch him die.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
which person or people
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They died, for the most part, as apathetically as they had lived, the heathen with the uncomplaining stolidity which had carried them through much hardship and cruelty, and those who followed the prophet testifying that it was Allah's will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RELIEF Hilton Dane sat with a fouled rifle across his knees in an angle of the stockade protecting what had been the hospital camp.
wretches
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From this reading Dane considered that he might have saved more of them had he been more skilled in medicine, but he had done his best according to his abilities; and none of the poor wretches seemed to blame him.
