used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
(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 But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
Aydelot
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From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
the formal act of approving
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
Carey
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From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
set up or found
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
destroyed or killed
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
immediately past
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading --London.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
ManilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
sturdilyadverb
in a sturdy manner
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
Thaine
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From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In the Manila hospital Thaine had gone far down the Valley of the Shadow of Death before he reached a turning point.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Dr. Carey and Thaine Aydelot sat watching the play of a fountain in a moonlit garden of tropical loveliness.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE FARTHER WILDERNESS And beyond the baths of sunset found new worlds.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But youth, good blood, a constitution seasoned by camp and field, the watchful care of his physician, and the blessing of the Great Physician, from whom is all health, at last prevailed, and he came back sturdily to life and strength.