Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

eagerly desirous

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

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

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

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

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

in a considerate manner

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

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From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

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

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

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

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

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

From this reading "He did it on purpose!"

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From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

a boy or man

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

in a gradual manner

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

From this reading "Jetson's work," grunted two or three of the players.

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

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

From this reading "He did it on purpose!"

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

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

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

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

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

From this reading "Jetson's work," grunted two or three of the players.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

the force of workers available

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Jetson's work," grunted two or three of the players.

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

above and across; more than

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading "Jetson's work," grunted two or three of the players.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "He did it on purpose!"

with speed

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "Jetson's work," grunted two or three of the players.

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading "If he didn't, then the fellow is too clumsy to be trusted on the gridiron, anyway."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

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

From this reading "Jetson's work," grunted two or three of the players.

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

From this reading As Dave Darrin was gently turned over on his back it was seen that Damn's face was a mass of blood.

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

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

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading DAN TRIES HARD TO KEEP COOL A surgeon and a hospital man were quickly on the spot, the others, anxious as they were, drawing back considerately to give the men of medicine room in which to work.