Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

later than; following

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

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

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

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

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

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

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

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From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But instead of doing so the pain and oppression increased, and the family doctor had to be called in for his opinion.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But instead of doing so the pain and oppression increased, and the family doctor had to be called in for his opinion.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading But instead of doing so the pain and oppression increased, and the family doctor had to be called in for his opinion.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading But instead of doing so the pain and oppression increased, and the family doctor had to be called in for his opinion.

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From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

a social unit living together

From this reading But instead of doing so the pain and oppression increased, and the family doctor had to be called in for his opinion.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

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

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

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

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

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

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading But instead of doing so the pain and oppression increased, and the family doctor had to be called in for his opinion.

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading But instead of doing so the pain and oppression increased, and the family doctor had to be called in for his opinion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.

and nothing more

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading But instead of doing so the pain and oppression increased, and the family doctor had to be called in for his opinion.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

above and across; more than

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

go across or through

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

thrust or throw into

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

issue commands or orders for

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

on the contrary

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

free from harm or evil

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

and nothing more

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But instead of doing so the pain and oppression increased, and the family doctor had to be called in for his opinion.

in the near future

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

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

From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

a special situation

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

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

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

up to a particular time

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW.

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

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A day or two after the rescue Bert began to show signs of what he took to be simply a slight cold in the chest.

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

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.

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

From this reading At first there was only a little pain, and a rather troublesome feeling of oppression, which did not give him much concern, and having applied to his mother, and had her prescribe for him, he assumed that it was the natural consequence of his sudden plunge into the cold water, and would soon pass away.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Having examined the young patient carefully, Dr. Brown decided that he was threatened with an attack of inflammation of the lungs, and that the best thing for him to do was to go right to bed, and stay there until the danger was over.