Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

(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 Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

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

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

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

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

on or to one side

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

diminished or moderated

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

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

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

a person who collects things

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

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

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

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

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

an overwhelming number or amount

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

divisible by two

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

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

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

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

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

a high place

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

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From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

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

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

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

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

not any; not one

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

on one occasion

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

and nothing more

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Captain Dalton, always at his best in critical moments, rose all at once to great heights in the estimation of the District.

except for; apart from

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

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

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

possessing sweep

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

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

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

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

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

being of use or service

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

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

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

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

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

at the time that

From this reading THE DELUGE One day, at the close of April, when the thermometer was unusually high, Ray Meredith fell a victim to a stroke of the sun, and had to be carried in from camp like a dead man.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But no one knew that a sense of obligation to his conscience as well as to the sick man was driving him hard, so that, for the time being, all personal considerations were swept aside,--even his cherished plans which were nearing completion,--in order that he might save a useful life to which he owed some reparation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His friends were thrown into consternation, telegrams were flashed to headquarters, and even the bazaar discussed his danger with bated breath.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was told of him how he was not only physician but nurse to the Collector, and no woman could have been more deft or capable in the sick-room than he was.