used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She was not an old woman, only as work and self-sacrifice had aged her.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was not an old woman, only as work and self-sacrifice had aged her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
antiseptics
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From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
anybody's
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From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
the first light of day
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
set up or found
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
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 So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
Mathews
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From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not an old woman, only as work and self-sacrifice had aged her.
nunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was not an old woman, only as work and self-sacrifice had aged her.
and nothing more
From this reading She was not an old woman, only as work and self-sacrifice had aged her.
others
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From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
penances
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From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
with low volume
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
reinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
Identical; not different.
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
self-effacementnoun
withdrawing into the background; making yourself inconspicuous
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
self-sacrificenoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading She was not an old woman, only as work and self-sacrifice had aged her.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
the act of using
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not an old woman, only as work and self-sacrifice had aged her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Mathews moved about as quietly as a nun, and with that humility and sense of self-effacement that comes of penances and pains, borne mainly for others who have fallen with bleeding feet beside the way.
at the time that
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
which person or people
From this reading So the doctor, who had been reinforced by the same capable hands many a time before, took a cup of hot coffee and rode home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Mathews had carried instruments, antiseptics, bandages, with her, and she had no need to wait for anybody's directions in their use.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was not an old woman, only as work and self-sacrifice had aged her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was not an old woman, only as work and self-sacrifice had aged her.
people who are wounded
From this reading THE MAN IN THE DOOR When the doctor from the agency arrived at dawn, hours after Mrs. Mathews, he found everything done for the wounded man that skill and experience could suggest.
