Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

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

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

plural of “angler” — a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

react verbally

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

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

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

form a curve

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading “Head’s a bit ‘off,’ but nothing to grumble at.

knock against with force or violence

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Head’s a bit ‘off,’ but nothing to grumble at.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

in an energetic manner

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

with resolute determination

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading “Head’s a bit ‘off,’ but nothing to grumble at.

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

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

possessive form of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “Head’s a bit ‘off,’ but nothing to grumble at.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

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

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

by good fortune

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

engage in

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

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

From this reading “Head’s a bit ‘off,’ but nothing to grumble at.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

professing to be qualified

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

established beyond doubt

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

very drunk

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

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

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Nothing to make a fuss about, anyhow,” he declared, in answer to sympathetic inquiries.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.

precisely as stated

From this reading ANGLERS’ BEND Jim’s “bump on the head” luckily proved not very serious.

a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

which person or people

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A handkerchief, soaked in the creek by Wally, who rode there and back at a wild gallop, proved an effective bandage applied energetically by Harry, who had studied “first-aid” in an ambulance class.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ten minutes of this treatment, however, proved as much as Jim’s patience would stand, and at the end of that time he firmly removed the handkerchief, and professed himself cured.