Chapter V · Virgie Becomes a Nurse

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

(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 It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The disaster had been caused by a broken rail on a bridge that spanned a small stream.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The disaster had been caused by a broken rail on a bridge that spanned a small stream.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The disaster had been caused by a broken rail on a bridge that spanned a small stream.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

torn down and broken up

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading The disaster had been caused by a broken rail on a bridge that spanned a small stream.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

divisible by two

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

harmed

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

in a literal sense

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

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 Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The disaster had been caused by a broken rail on a bridge that spanned a small stream.

and nothing more

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

without restrictions or stipulations or further payments

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading The disaster had been caused by a broken rail on a bridge that spanned a small stream.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The disaster had been caused by a broken rail on a bridge that spanned a small stream.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period

From this reading The disaster had been caused by a broken rail on a bridge that spanned a small stream.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The disaster had been caused by a broken rail on a bridge that spanned a small stream.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

not injured or harmed

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

not injured physically or mentally

From this reading Three cars of that night train had been literally dashed in pieces, two more had been partially demolished, and only two baggage cars and the engine remained uninjured.

deprived of courage and strength

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Twenty passengers had been killed outright, several were so badly injured that their death was only a question of time, and many were crippled for life.

which person or people

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.

people who are wounded

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading It was a shocking casualty, and even those who escaped unhurt were so badly shaken up and so unnerved by the sight of the dead, the dying, and the sufferings of the wounded, that they dropped exhausted and almost helpless the moment the necessity for action was over, and all who could be removed had been taken out of the wreck.

twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading The wrench and strain of the first car, as it was thrown from the track, had snapped the iron arch, the whole structure had then given away, and most of the train had been precipitated into the meadow below, with the fearful results already described.