used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
BennienounUS /ˈbeni/
a form of amphetamine
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Zephyr was omnipresent, but never obtrusive.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
collar-bone
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From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
cookstovenoun
a stove for cooking (especially a wood- or coal-burning kitchen stove)
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
efficaciousadjectiveUS /ˌefəˈkeɪʃəs/
marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
Firmstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
Firmstone's
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From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
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 Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
and nothing more
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
for more time
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Zephyr was omnipresent, but never obtrusive.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
obtrusiveadjectiveUS /əbˈtruːsɪv/
sticking out; protruding
From this reading Zephyr was omnipresent, but never obtrusive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
omnipresentadjectiveUS /ˌɑːmnɪˈprezənt/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading Zephyr was omnipresent, but never obtrusive.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
a course of conduct
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
an amount of time
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
sizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/
hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
surgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
hard to endure
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
voicelessadjectiveUS /ˈvɔɪsləs/
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zephyr was omnipresent, but never obtrusive.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Firmstone had been shot from above, and the bullet, entering at the base of the neck just in front of the throat, had torn its way beneath the collar-bone, passing through the left arm below the shoulder.
at the time that
From this reading During the period of trying suspense, when Firmstone's life wavered in the balance, through the longer period of convalescence, he lacked not devotion, love, nor skill to aid him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bennie, with voiceless words and aggressive manner, plainly declared that a sizzling cookstove with a hot temper that never cooled was more efficacious than a magazine of bandages and a college of surgeons.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _Passing Clouds_ In spite of the surgeon's hopeful words, the path to recovery lay fearfully near the gate of death.
ZephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Zephyr was omnipresent, but never obtrusive.
