used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
Barbara
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From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But of course Barbara had not been working for some time and had gotten out of the discipline.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of course Barbara had not been working for some time and had gotten out of the discipline.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But of course Barbara had not been working for some time and had gotten out of the discipline.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading But of course Barbara had not been working for some time and had gotten out of the discipline.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
divisible by two
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But of course Barbara had not been working for some time and had gotten out of the discipline.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
half-way
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From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
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 In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
Mildred
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From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
as might be expected
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
easily agitated
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
Nona
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From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
Nona's
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From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
on one occasion
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But of course Barbara had not been working for some time and had gotten out of the discipline.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
over-fatigue
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From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But of course Barbara had not been working for some time and had gotten out of the discipline.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
two times
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
UndertownounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊ/
an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a half-way fashion she was aware that Barbara Thornton was spending a good many hours away from her nursing duties and was tremendously interested in the entertainment for the American soldiers which she had in charge.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _The Undertow_ Nona’s absorption in her work of nursing Lieutenant Martin had naturally separated her from any complete knowledge of what was taking place outside the hospital during the time.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But of course Barbara had not been working for some time and had gotten out of the discipline.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mildred Thornton spoke of this once or twice to Nona, saying that she hoped Barbara would not over-fatigue herself, as she seemed to be a little nervous and restless.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Mildred even discussed writing her brother Dick to come to see Barbara for a short time if it were possible.
