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Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment. What had happened to him? Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows? He moved a little. A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
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later than; following
From this reading “Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He moved a little.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
later than; following
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
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From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading What had happened to him?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What had happened to him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He moved a little.
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From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading He moved a little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
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From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
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From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
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From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What had happened to him?
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had happened to him?
which person or people
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
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From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why was he lying in this strange, stiff position, propped up with pillows?
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From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Radowitz woke up the following morning, after the effects of the dose of morphia administered by the surgeon who had dressed his hand had worn off, in a state of complete bewilderment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A sharp pain wrung a groan from him.
