used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
a state at a particular time
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
communicated in words
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
grim-visaged
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From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
Horton
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From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
Hugh
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From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
icesnounUS /ˈaɪsəz/
plural of “ice” — water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
incoherentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəntli/
in an incoherent manner
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
mumblingnounUS /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/
indistinct enunciation
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
Osborn
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From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading FAR into the night John Horton lay in an unconscious condition, between life and death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Agreeable to his advice, it was thought best not to move the patient for a few hours at least; and a comfortable cot was provided, on which he lay moaning, tossing, and mumbling incoherently.
belonging to which person
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By his side sat the grim-visaged Captain Osborn, whose heart was tender with sympathy and solicitude.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Occasionally the captain would exchange a few words with Hugh Stanton, in subdued tones, regarding the doctor’s orders and the ices that were to be kept constantly on the wound.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The physician characterized the wound as an ugly one, and expressed great doubt as to the outcome.
