used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
(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 “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
compressionnounUS /kəmˈpreʃən/
an increase in the density of something
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
let fall to the ground
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
divisible by two
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
Follansbee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “YOU’VE SAVED ME FROM MYSELF!”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
globulenoun
a small globe or ball
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
only a very short time before
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
injectverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʒekt/
give an injection to
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
roused to anger
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “YOU’VE SAVED ME FROM MYSELF!”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “YOU’VE SAVED ME FROM MYSELF!”
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
plungernounUS /ˈplʌndʒər/
someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
compacted by ironing
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
punctureverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃər/
pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading “YOU’VE SAVED ME FROM MYSELF!”
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
syringenounUS /sərˈɪndʒ/
a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
push forcefully
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
very small
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He thrust the needle beneath the skin of his arm and pressed the plunger almost home; then, as he withdrew the syringe, a tiny drop of clear liquid appeared on the end of the needle, and a further compression of the plunger caused the globule to drop on his arm under the puncture.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “There, that ought to convince any man, sane or insane,” the cool voice resumed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Had this been a deadly culture, you will admit that I would hardly be so mad as to run even the slightest risk of being infected by it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You probably did not inject all of it,” Follansbee continued, as he withdrew the plunger of the syringe.
YOU'VE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “YOU’VE SAVED ME FROM MYSELF!”
