used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
(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 PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
react verbally
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
for the reason that
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
put or send forth
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
without stop or interruption
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
d'ye
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From this reading THE PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Much had happened during this time.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
Ethan
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From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Much had happened during this time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
engage in
From this reading THE PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much had happened during this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
Phil
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From this reading THE PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
Phil's
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From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
PUZZLEverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading THE PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
splicesnounUS /ˈsplaɪsɪz/
plural of “splice” — a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Much had happened during this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of course this was somewhat old-fashioned, because a doctor would have set the limb in a plaster cast; but Phil's way promised to answer for all practical purposes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PUZZLE OF IT ALL "What d'ye make out of it all, Phil?"
at the time that
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the first place Phil had proven himself a splendid amateur surgeon, for he had set the broken bones, and attended to securing splices so that they would be kept in proper position while the mending process continued.
people who are wounded
From this reading When Ethan asked this question two days had elapsed since they brought the wounded man to the cabin.
