used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
(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 He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
in addition
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
having the place or position changed
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
one or the other of two
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
to an extreme degree
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
only a very short time before
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
manipulationsnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “manipulation” — exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
and nothing more
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
absolutely essential
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
on the contrary
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
express in speech
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
a state of acute pain
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
surgicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to me, also, that my patient rather avoided scrutiny of his countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I gave this circumstance hardly a second thought; nothing seemed more natural than that my patient should desire to conceal any little involuntary expression of suffering that might have disturbed his features during my exceedingly painful manipulations.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
Toppy
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From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
at the time that
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He either averted his face or shaded it with his hand, under the pretense that the flickering light of the candle which Toppy held for me affected his eyes, during the entire time of my surgical attention.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He did not speak thereafter, until I had finished dressing the wound, Toppy meanwhile answering all necessary questions.
people who are wounded
From this reading When I was first introduced to the wounded man, he had merely nodded his head in greeting.
