Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

(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 Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

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

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

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

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

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

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

approval

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

a young female

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

plural of “graft” — (surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

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

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

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

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

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

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

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

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

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

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

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From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

the seed of flax used as a source of oil

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

female equine animal

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

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

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

in motion

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

on one occasion

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

comparative of “speedy” — characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

the rays of the sun

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading For the slow moving, sympathetic Doctor Meal would have applied linseed oil, patted the child's head and called her a good little girl.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

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

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

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

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The grafts had taken hold, and it now seemed as though her days might be long and prosperous.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

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

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

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From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

past form of “transgress” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

at the time that

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

during the time that

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Then, carried by his pacing mare, he might have started townward for a bag of candy or a doll; while she, on the speedier wings of deadly tetanus, would in all probability have gone to her ancestors.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE PRODUCT OF SUNLIGHT PATCH As the weeks passed, a great relief spread throughout the place when it became known that Mesmie would recover.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Fair judgment placed this to the credit of the young physician, and Jane had congratulated herself more than once for having transgressed the Colonel's wishes in calling him instead of Doctor Meal.