Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

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

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

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

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

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From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

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

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

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

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

divisible by two

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

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

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

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

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

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

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

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

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

not any; not one

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

and nothing more

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

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From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

by chance

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

cut with a saw

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

carry out

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

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

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

past form of “triumph” — prove superior

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

not known

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

precisely as stated

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

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

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

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

From this reading HERNANDO PEREIRA Several more days passed before I was allowed out of that little war-stained room of which I grew to hate the very sight.

which person or people

From this reading What made those days even duller was that during them I saw very little of Marie, who now only entered the place in the company of her father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.

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

From this reading I entreated my father to take me into the air, but he would not, saying that he feared lest any movement should cause the bleeding to begin again or even the cut artery to burst.

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

From this reading Moreover, the wound was not healing very well, the spear that caused it having been dirty or perhaps used to skin dead animals, which caused some dread of gangrene, that in those days generally meant death.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As it chanced, although I was treated only with cold water, for antiseptics were then unknown, my young and healthy blood triumphed and no gangrene appeared.