a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Captain Westfield surveyed the young physician's work with hopeful admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Westfield surveyed the young physician's work with hopeful admiration.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
CHARLEY
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From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
Chris
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From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HUNTING HELP.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Captain Westfield surveyed the young physician's work with hopeful admiration.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING HELP.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Captain Westfield surveyed the young physician's work with hopeful admiration.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Captain Westfield surveyed the young physician's work with hopeful admiration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading CHARLEY next cut off small branches of cedar and placed them under the unconscious little fellow's head and back so that he might rest as comfortably as possible.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading This done, he sat back breathless and exhausted and waited impatiently for Walter's return.
Westfield
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From this reading Captain Westfield surveyed the young physician's work with hopeful admiration.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Westfield surveyed the young physician's work with hopeful admiration.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Captain Westfield surveyed the young physician's work with hopeful admiration.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If Chris lives, it will be you as has saved his life," he declared.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Captain Westfield surveyed the young physician's work with hopeful admiration.
