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From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
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From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
(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 A hot pack draws the blood to the region and congests or swells the appendix all the more.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The prompt attention to the bowels is _always_ necessary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
appendicitisnounUS /əˌpendɪˈsaɪtɪz/
inflammation of the vermiform appendix
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
appendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Irritated thus, the appendix is apt to burst.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The prompt attention to the bowels is _always_ necessary.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
have
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
bowelsnounUS /ˈbaʊəlz/
the center of the Earth
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Irritated thus, the appendix is apt to burst.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading This carries off the poisons that feed the illness.
catharticadjectiveUS /kəˈθɑːrtɪk/
emotionally purging
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
congests
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From this reading A hot pack draws the blood to the region and congests or swells the appendix all the more.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading A hot pack draws the blood to the region and congests or swells the appendix all the more.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
provide as food
From this reading This carries off the poisons that feed the illness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
ice-coldadjective
as cold as ice
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
IrritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Irritated thus, the appendix is apt to burst.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
laxativenounUS /ˈlæksətɪv/
a mild cathartic
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
absolutely essential
From this reading The prompt attention to the bowels is _always_ necessary.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
a brief written record
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This carries off the poisons that feed the illness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
arrange in a container
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
poisonsnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənz/
plural of “poison” — any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
From this reading This carries off the poisons that feed the illness.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading A hot pack draws the blood to the region and congests or swells the appendix all the more.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading A hot pack draws the blood to the region and congests or swells the appendix all the more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This carries off the poisons that feed the illness.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Irritated thus, the appendix is apt to burst.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A hot pack draws the blood to the region and congests or swells the appendix all the more.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The ice-cold pack drives the blood away from the appendix, and keeps it more normal until the surgeon can arrive.
precisely as stated
From this reading Note 64, page 236: Scouts should bear in mind that practically every illness demands a cleaning out of the bowels, by a prompt laxative or by a mild cathartic, in the very beginning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And Scouts should bear in mind that for a pain which indicates appendicitis, an ice-cold pack and not a hot pack is the proper application.
