used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
a youthful male person
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
confiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
gotten under control
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
divisible by two
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
Hapgood
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From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM IS SENTIMENTAL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
the literary culture
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
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 The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
ministeringverbUS /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/
-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
SENTIMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading TOM IS SENTIMENTAL.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
male cat
From this reading TOM IS SENTIMENTAL.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
traitorsnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
treasonableadjective
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
at the time that
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mail bag which was on board contained a great many letters from traitors in Baltimore, some of whom were exposed by the capture of their treasonable correspondence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The little schooner which the picket guard had captured was loaded with valuable supplies for the rebels, which of course were confiscated without ceremony.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Old Hapgood, in recognition of his services on that eventful night, was permitted to be near the patient as much as the interests of the service would permit; and the old man was happy when seated by the rude couch of the soldier boy, ministering to his necessities, or cheering him with bright hopes of the future.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Tom's wound proved to be more serious than even the surgeon had anticipated; but the best care which it was possible to give in a military hospital was bestowed upon him.
