Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

(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 orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

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

From this reading The orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

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

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

the act of making something clean

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

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From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading The orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

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

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

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

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

possessive form of “lawrence” — Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

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 From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

the force of workers available

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

in motion

From this reading The orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

not any; not one

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading The orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

involved in a kind of operation

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

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

From this reading The orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

Identical; not different.

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

the state of being clean and conducive to health

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

completely neat and clean

From this reading The orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

From this reading Every appliance was provided for perfect cleanliness and sanitation, and the apparatus was on hand to permit of any operation of modern surgery, no matter how complicated.

of or relating to or involving or used in surgery

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The doctor and those assisting him in cleaning and dressing the slight flesh-wound which had been inflicted looked at their patient through holes in a cap that completely covered their heads and faces.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

in or at the place that

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

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

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

during the time that

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.

a Caucasian

From this reading The orderlies and nurses moving about were all dressed in spotless white gowns and caps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From where he sat, he could see into another room exactly similar where James was having the injury to his leg attended to with the same scrupulous care; and he had passed, as he was brought in, a long room which he was told was one of the surgical wards, and where he had seen several men on hospital cots.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading YACHTING IN THE AIR While Lawrence’s hand was being dressed by one of the assistant surgeons, he had an opportunity of observing how perfect were the appointments of the operating room to which he had been taken.