used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
airplanesnounUS /ˈerpleɪnz/
plural of “airplane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
Brenton
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From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was still more hours before Wilcox came out of the daze that had slipped over him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But it was still more hours before Wilcox came out of the daze that had slipped over him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
dazenounUS /deɪz/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading But it was still more hours before Wilcox came out of the daze that had slipped over him.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the danger from poison past, the injury was small.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
of the present time and place
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading With the danger from poison past, the injury was small.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
MachinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
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 A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
mustardnounUS /ˈmʌstərd/
any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
narcoticadjectiveUS /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/
of or relating to or designating narcotics
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But it was still more hours before Wilcox came out of the daze that had slipped over him.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading With the danger from poison past, the injury was small.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading With the danger from poison past, the injury was small.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading But it was still more hours before Wilcox came out of the daze that had slipped over him.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the danger from poison past, the injury was small.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading The immediate cause of his awakening from heavy slumber, was the roar of a squadron of airplanes, passing over the hospital roof.
not in physical motion
From this reading But it was still more hours before Wilcox came out of the daze that had slipped over him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
virulentadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrələnt/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading The gas that had burnt him was a little like mustard gas in its action, though more virulent; and it had narcotic properties that could function through a burn.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
Wilcox
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From this reading A War Against Machines It was many hours later before the doctors at the Brenton hospital knew that Wilcox was out of danger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the danger from poison past, the injury was small.
