used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
highly skilled
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
in actual fact
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
Anvik
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From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
ARCTICnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
canvas-covered
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From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
Chimo
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From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
Gerald
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From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
death of a person
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
Hamer
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From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
lappedverbUS /læpt/
inflected form of “lap” — lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
Phil
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From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
a special situation
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION The first thing to be undertaken after the _Chimo_ was safely moored in her snug berth was the removal of Gerald Hamer to the little log hospital that was the pride of the doctor’s heart.
(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 To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading The rude coffin was borne by his late shipmates, and the entire community of Anvik, natives as well as whites, followed the body to its place of final rest.
which person or people
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The second duty was the burial of poor Martin, for whom a grave was already prepared in the quaint little cemetery of the settlement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This was accomplished without any danger from exposure by means of a canvas-covered litter especially constructed for the occasion.
wouldn't
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From this reading To be undressed for the first time in many days, given a warm bath, and placed in a bed that was actually spread with sheets was to be so “lapped in luxury” that, as the sick man whispered to Phil, any one who wouldn’t get well under such conditions deserved to die.
