Chapter II

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

From this reading The surgeon came at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and got busy at once.

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

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

later than; following

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The surgeon came at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and got busy at once.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

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

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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 However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

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

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The surgeon came at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and got busy at once.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

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

From this reading Irving was permitted to be present during the operation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The surgeon came at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and got busy at once.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The surgeon came at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and got busy at once.

a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

past form of “delegate” — transfer power to someone

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Irving was permitted to be present during the operation.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

at any time

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading The surgeon came at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and got busy at once.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

according to the clock

From this reading The surgeon came at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and got busy at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

on one occasion

From this reading The surgeon came at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and got busy at once.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Irving was permitted to be present during the operation.

above and across; more than

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Irving was permitted to be present during the operation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Irving was permitted to be present during the operation.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

-ing form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The surgeon came at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and got busy at once.

a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

past form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

in or at that place or location

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX* *BOB’S LETTER* Irving almost forgot that there had ever been any difficulty between him and Lieut. Tourtelle in contemplation of the novel service he had promised to perform.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Perhaps his remembrance of that trouble had been smothered by his curiosity as to the character of this tattooed copy of a "Basket of Eggs Spilling Down Stairs."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading However, before administering the ether, he acknowledged an introduction to Private Ellis and promised to "skin the tattoo off the arm" after the amputation and turn it over to its delegated caretaker.

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

From this reading Irving was permitted to be present during the operation.