Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

anew

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

every person

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

harmed

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Which man is that?"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

the force of workers available

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

a result

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

express in words

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

create by training and teaching

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Which man is that?"

which person or people

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Several physicians had come on the relief train, and a number of trained nurses, so that those with hurts were assured of every attention.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Tenderly the men and women, and one or two children, were carried into a car that had been temporarily converted into a hospital.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading "I'm afraid we'll have to operate on that man," Frank heard the physician who had been on the wrecked train say to one of the relief doctors.

the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled

From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Getting the injured aboard the relief train was the first care of everyone, including the wrecking crew, that had come in response to the telegraphed appeal for aid.