used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had said one day, as she and Polly were overseeing the final touches to the wonderful apartment.
appurtenances
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From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had said one day, as she and Polly were overseeing the final touches to the wonderful apartment.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “What shall we call it when it is done?”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
Children's
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From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had said one day, as she and Polly were overseeing the final touches to the wonderful apartment.
recognizable; marked
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “What shall we call it when it is done?”
Dr
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From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
Dudley
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From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had said one day, as she and Polly were overseeing the final touches to the wonderful apartment.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
GreshamnounUS /ˈɡreʃəm/
English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
incurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
incapable of being cured
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What shall we call it when it is done?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
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 Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had said one day, as she and Polly were overseeing the final touches to the wonderful apartment.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
overseeingverbUS /ˈoʊvərsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “oversee” — watch and direct
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had said one day, as she and Polly were overseeing the final touches to the wonderful apartment.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
Polly
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From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had said one day, as she and Polly were overseeing the final touches to the wonderful apartment.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “What shall we call it when it is done?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
carry out
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
the upper part of anything
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had said one day, as she and Polly were overseeing the final touches to the wonderful apartment.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
WARDnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What shall we call it when it is done?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What shall we call it when it is done?”
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had ordered many appurtenances which Dr. Dudley called foolish extravagance, but in which she and Polly reveled, anticipating the delight of the little unfortunates for whom they were devised.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mrs. Gresham was completing her plans for the institution Polly Dudley was often called into consultation, and it was decided to give the prettiest ward to those children that were ill with incurable diseases.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Mrs. Gresham had said one day, as she and Polly were overseeing the final touches to the wonderful apartment.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “I WILL TAKE CARE OF PARADISE WARD” On the top floor of the Children’s House of Joy was the most beautiful hospital ward in the whole world.
