Chapter XV

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

anew

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

(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 At times her heart grew sick with the weary indefiniteness of it all.

surprising greatly

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

deviating from the general or common order or type

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At times her heart grew sick with the weary indefiniteness of it all.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

at any time

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

set up or found

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading At times her heart grew sick with the weary indefiniteness of it all.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

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

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading At times her heart grew sick with the weary indefiniteness of it all.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

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

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

the quality of being vague and poorly defined

From this reading At times her heart grew sick with the weary indefiniteness of it all.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

the force of workers available

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

not any; not one

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

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

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

on the contrary

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

established irrevocably

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading At times her heart grew sick with the weary indefiniteness of it all.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At times her heart grew sick with the weary indefiniteness of it all.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

precisely as stated

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

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

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading At times her heart grew sick with the weary indefiniteness of it all.

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

From this reading For he had his regular duties outside which kept his highest faculties alert and active.

which person or people

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading HOW PAVLOF LEARNED HARD LESSONS So the wintry days of their strange, anomalous life dragged on, and held no weariness of waiting for Paul Pavlof, rather a fulness of content as of one who, believing his treasure was lost to him for ever, has unexpectedly found it again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.

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From this reading But it was not so with Hope, and Pavlof got many an amazing sight into the sealed book, and learned more of women's ways than most men learn in a lifetime.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading And she had too much time for painful thought, and, to a woman of Hope Palma's nature, the very fact of having to live and act so flagrant a lie as circumstances had forced her into, was to her feelings as the rasping of a file on a raw wound.