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From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
anew
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
antisepticadjectiveUS /ˌæntəˈseptɪk/
thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
aromaticadjectiveUS /ˌerəˈmætɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
Canche
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From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading For in this ward were the malingerers, that is, the men who were trying to “put one over” on the doctors.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
to come or go into
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
estuarynounUS /ˈestʃuːeri/
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For in this ward were the malingerers, that is, the men who were trying to “put one over” on the doctors.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For in this ward were the malingerers, that is, the men who were trying to “put one over” on the doctors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
the act of departing
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
longinglyadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
in a yearning manner
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
malingerers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For in this ward were the malingerers, that is, the men who were trying to “put one over” on the doctors.
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 A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
the force of workers available
From this reading For in this ward were the malingerers, that is, the men who were trying to “put one over” on the doctors.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
and nothing more
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For in this ward were the malingerers, that is, the men who were trying to “put one over” on the doctors.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For in this ward were the malingerers, that is, the men who were trying to “put one over” on the doctors.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
only a very short time before
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For in this ward were the malingerers, that is, the men who were trying to “put one over” on the doctors.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
hard to endure
From this reading For in this ward were the malingerers, that is, the men who were trying to “put one over” on the doctors.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
wardsnounUS /wɔːrdz/
plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
in or at the place that
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
which person or people
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the spirits of the lads, on the whole, were bright and merry, and those who nursed them brought sunshine to their work, still one would scarcely think of entering any one ward with the intention of being entertained.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Often on leaving one hut only to enter another, I have paused to look longingly out to the estuary of the Canche, where the sun would be sinking slowly, and breathe the strong, aromatic air coming from the sea and the marshes that grew from the river mud; then in again to great wards of poor broken lads and the antiseptic odors of the hospital.
people who are wounded
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading A LITTLE NONSENSE It was hard work visiting the wounded, listening time after time to each one as he described the nature and history of his wounds, which in many cases were so similar.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet frequently I have gone into a certain ward of No. 7, Canadian General, with no other intention than that of being amused.
