used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading The fever was in no-ways abated.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
BLUNTadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
dowsernoun
someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
let fall to the ground
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
else
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From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
every person
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The fever was in no-ways abated.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
the act of departing
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fever was in no-ways abated.
InfirmarynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrməri/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
immediately past
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
Milly
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From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
not any; not one
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
no-ways
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fever was in no-ways abated.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading In the meantime, by a subscription raised by the well-to-do in the parish, the services of a trained nurse had been secured, and old Jimmy had been asked to give her a lodging.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NURSE BLUNT ARRIVES The last days of May were over, and June was here, but since the visit of the dowser there had fallen no drop of rain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everybody knew how clean and neat Milly kept everything, and it was unanimously agreed at the meeting, which had been hastily summoned, that the nurse would be as comfortable there as anywhere else in the village.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There had been several more deaths and several new cases; another young Chapman was down with it; the isolation hospital was full, and a fierce battle was going on among the guardians as to the expediency of admitting sick people into the Union Infirmary.
