used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “To excite respiration, turn the patient slightly on his side, and apply some irritating or stimulating agent to the nostrils, such as hartshorn.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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(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 The following method is recommended by Marshall Hall, a very high authority on all such questions:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER METHOD OF TREATMENT IN CASES OF ASPHYXIA FROM DROWNING, CHLOROFORM, COAL-GAS, ETC.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading “To excite respiration, turn the patient slightly on his side, and apply some irritating or stimulating agent to the nostrils, such as hartshorn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “To excite respiration, turn the patient slightly on his side, and apply some irritating or stimulating agent to the nostrils, such as hartshorn.
ASPHYXIAnoun
a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas
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the power or right to give orders or make decisions
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a slight wind (usually refreshing)
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following method is recommended by Marshall Hall, a very high authority on all such questions:
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
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the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading “Treat the patient instantly on the spot, in the open air, freely exposing the face, neck, and chest to the breeze except in very cold weather.
CHLOROFORMnounUS /ˈklɔːrəfɔːrm/
a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic
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rid of obstructions
From this reading “In order to clear the throat, place the patient gently on the face, with one wrist under the forehead, that all fluid, and the tongue itself, may fall forward, and leave the entrance into the windpipe free.
COAL-GAS
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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
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DROWNINGverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
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something that provides access (to get in or get out)
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ETC
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From this reading ANOTHER METHOD OF TREATMENT IN CASES OF ASPHYXIA FROM DROWNING, CHLOROFORM, COAL-GAS, ETC.
apart from; not including
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exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading “To excite respiration, turn the patient slightly on his side, and apply some irritating or stimulating agent to the nostrils, such as hartshorn.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
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fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
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about to be mentioned or specified
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the part of the face above the eyes
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at or to or toward the front
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grant freedom to; free from confinement
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in a free manner
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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in a gradual manner
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an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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hartshorn
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “Treat the patient instantly on the spot, in the open air, freely exposing the face, neck, and chest to the breeze except in very cold weather.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used when the thing doing the action is also its object
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go away from a place
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MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading “Treat the patient instantly on the spot, in the open air, freely exposing the face, neck, and chest to the breeze except in very cold weather.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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To move from a closed position.
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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a person who requires medical care
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
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recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The following method is recommended by Marshall Hall, a very high authority on all such questions:
respirationnounUS /ˌrespərˈeɪʃən/
the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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to a small degree or extent
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
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of the kind already mentioned
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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The passage at the back of the mouth.
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
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interact in a certain way
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TREATMENTnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “To excite respiration, turn the patient slightly on his side, and apply some irritating or stimulating agent to the nostrils, such as hartshorn.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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precisely as stated
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the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
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windpipenoun
membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
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in the company of; together with
From this reading “In order to clear the throat, place the patient gently on the face, with one wrist under the forehead, that all fluid, and the tongue itself, may fall forward, and leave the entrance into the windpipe free.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading “In order to clear the throat, place the patient gently on the face, with one wrist under the forehead, that all fluid, and the tongue itself, may fall forward, and leave the entrance into the windpipe free.
