Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

later than; following

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The limb was already greatly swollen.

remove surgically

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

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

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

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

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

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

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

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

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

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

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

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From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The limb was already greatly swollen.

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

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

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

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

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

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

a quantity that is added

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

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

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The limb was already greatly swollen.

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 Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

march in a procession

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

not any; not one

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

refrain from harming

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The limb was already greatly swollen.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

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

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

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

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

up to a particular time

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

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

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Desmond was not present with the French army, for many hours after their arrival at Ghent.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."

people who are wounded

From this reading He suffered intense pain on the ride thither, and was then taken to a hospital that had been hastily formed for the reception of wounded officers.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Here the surgeons had agreed that there was nothing for it, but to amputate the arm halfway between the wrist and the elbow.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Under ordinary circumstances," the surgeon said, "we should wait until we had reduced the inflammation, but this might be a matter of a week or ten days, and there is no time to spare, as the army will probably march away in a few days, and travel would increase the inflammation to such an extent that your life might be sacrificed."