used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
highly skilled
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
bandagingnoun
the act of applying a bandage
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading However, `everything that is, is for the best,' isn't that so, brother?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading However, `everything that is, is for the best,' isn't that so, brother?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
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 With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
consolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
Eric
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From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
all things; all of a situation
From this reading However, `everything that is, is for the best,' isn't that so, brother?"
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, `everything that is, is for the best,' isn't that so, brother?"
made afraid
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
Fritz
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From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
Fritz's
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From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, `everything that is, is for the best,' isn't that so, brother?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, `everything that is, is for the best,' isn't that so, brother?"
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, `everything that is, is for the best,' isn't that so, brother?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
a boy or man
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
a particular point in time
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
by chance
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
make steady
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
not in physical motion
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
surgicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
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 With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This surgical operation accomplished, the two then went to bed, pretty well tired with the day's excursion.
at the time that
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "That might have been so," said Eric; "but, still, I would have been able to help you more if I had known!
people who are wounded
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading With this consoling reflection, the sailor lad, under Fritz's directions, set about bandaging the wounded limb with a long handkerchief dipped in cold water and wrapped round it as tightly as possible.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Because," replied Fritz, with some reason, "my doing so might perhaps have frightened you, causing you to lose your nerve at a moment when the safety of both of us depended on your keeping cool and steady."
