used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
arnicanoun
used especially in treating bruises
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
for the reason that
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The opinion he gave me, or the substance of it, was this.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
medicallyadverbUS /ˈmedəkli/
involving medical practice
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The opinion he gave me, or the substance of it, was this.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading The opinion he gave me, or the substance of it, was this.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The opinion he gave me, or the substance of it, was this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In spite of the arnica, my cuts were not healed for a month; not enough, I mean, for me to handle a pencil.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Cutting, when he came, according to promise, told me something to quiet me, because I was so feverish.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he believed it, or only acted medically, was more than I could decide.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading That the deed was done, not for money, or worldly advantage in any way, but for revenge.
