used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
box-like
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From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There was really no place but the Mill House, and to the Mill House they were carried.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading At the Mill House everything possible was done for their comfort.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading At the Mill House everything possible was done for their comfort.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading At the Mill House everything possible was done for their comfort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
Hilcrest
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From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
held up in the air
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
McGinnis
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From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
not any; not one
From this reading There was really no place but the Mill House, and to the Mill House they were carried.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was really no place but the Mill House, and to the Mill House they were carried.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading At the Mill House everything possible was done for their comfort.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There was really no place but the Mill House, and to the Mill House they were carried.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
not in physical motion
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
a state of acute pain
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was really no place but the Mill House, and to the Mill House they were carried.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was really no place but the Mill House, and to the Mill House they were carried.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
at the time that
From this reading Robert McGinnis was not dead when he was tenderly lifted from his box-like prison, but he was still unconscious.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A removal to Hilcrest in their present condition would not be wise, the physicians said, and the little town hospital was already overflowing with patients.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In spite of their marvelous escape from death, both he and his employer were suffering from breaks and bruises that would call for the best of care and nursing for weeks to come; and it seemed best for all concerned that this care and nursing should be given at the Mill House.
