used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Kind hands and affectionate voices welcomed him, and tender hands led him along the deck to a surgery.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was almost the first on board.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He was almost the first on board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
CAMPAIGNINGnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
craneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
easingnounUS /ˈiːzɪŋ/
a change for the better
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was almost the first on board.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
grimenounUS /ɡraɪm/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Kind hands and affectionate voices welcomed him, and tender hands led him along the deck to a surgery.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
hospital-ship
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From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Kind hands and affectionate voices welcomed him, and tender hands led him along the deck to a surgery.
immediately past
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
lotionsnounUS /ˈloʊʃənz/
plural of “lotion” — any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
MAC'SnounUS /mæks/
possessive form of “mac” — a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
mine-sweeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
transport commercially
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading Kind hands and affectionate voices welcomed him, and tender hands led him along the deck to a surgery.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Kind hands and affectionate voices welcomed him, and tender hands led him along the deck to a surgery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Kind hands and affectionate voices welcomed him, and tender hands led him along the deck to a surgery.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Kind hands and affectionate voices welcomed him, and tender hands led him along the deck to a surgery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE END OF MAC'S CAMPAIGNING DAYS About midday a hospital-ship anchored off the shore, and some one led him along the pier to a barge, from which he was transferred to a mine-sweeper, and at last was swung upwards by a crane on to the deck of the ship.
a Caucasian
From this reading The blood and grime removed from his face, and a neat white bandage round his head, a sister took him in charge and guided him far down to a ward low in the ship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fresh cooling sea air had revived him, and here at last, with skilled hands and cool lotions easing his aching head, he felt supremely happy.
