Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

(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 I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

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

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

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

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

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

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

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From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

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

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

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

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

divisible by two

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

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

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

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

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

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

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

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

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

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

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

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

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

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

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

set afire or burning

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

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

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

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

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

in motion

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

not any; not one

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

not one, and not any

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

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

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

a long wandering and eventful journey

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

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From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

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

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

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

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

express in words

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

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

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

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

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

a male human offspring

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

express in speech

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

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

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

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

From this reading Berenger laughed, and looking round this strange hospital, now lighted by the full rays of the morning sun, he was much struck by the scene.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

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

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading --Cowper’s ODYSSEY In his waking senses Philip adhered to his story that his little sister Dolly had stood at the foot of his bed, called him ‘_le pauvre_’ and had afterwards disappeared, led away by the nursing lady.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Of the perfections of the lady as nurse and surgeon Philip could not say enough, and, pale and overwept as he allowed her to be, he declared that he was sure that her beauty must equal Mme. De Selinville’s.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading I am all wonder, O my son, my soul Is stunned within me; powers to speak to him Or to interrogate him have I none, Or even to look on him.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading It seemed to Berenger a mere delusion of feverish weakness; for Philip had lost a great deal of blood, and the wound, though not dangerous, permitted no attempt at moving, and gave much pain.