used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
Bailly
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From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
Cagliostro's
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From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
Groscaillou
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From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading IN THE HOSPITAL.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HOSPITAL.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
overworkedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/
past form of “overwork” — use too much
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
an amount of time
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
except for; apart from
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HOSPITAL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gilbert had obeyed Cagliostro's injunction to go to the Groscaillou Hospital to attend to a patient.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Suddenly in the maze, he heard a voice which he knew but had not expected there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Gilbert was welcomed by the overworked surgeons amid the disorder which opposed their desires being fulfilled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At this period hospitals were far from being organized as at present, particularly military ones like this which was receiving the injured in the massacre, while the dead were bundled into the river to save burial expenses and hide the extent of the crime of Lafayette and Bailly.
