Chapter V

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

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

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

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

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

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

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

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

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

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

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

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

grow vigorously

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

made afraid

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

a person of German nationality

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

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

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

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

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

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

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

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

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

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

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

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

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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 She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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 I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

Scottish physician who discovered that elephantiasis is spread by mosquitos and suggested that mosquitos also spread malaria (1844-1922)

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

not one, and not any

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

on one occasion

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

the prevention of disease

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

the trait of being willing to yield to the will of another person or a superior force etc.

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

relating to symptoms (especially malarial fever) that appear every other day

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

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

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading It seemed as if the tertian parasite—and there is none more malignant than that which the M’ssente Swamp breeds—had rejoiced to find a virgin blood in which it might flourish as long as life lasted.

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

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

at the time that

From this reading She became used to the succession of shivering and high fever; she began to know exactly when James should be bullied and when he should be left alone; to realise how the sweet submissiveness of the sick man merged into the irritability of the convalescent.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I IN those days James was never free from fever for long, despite the German method of quinine prophylaxis to which, in defiance of Manson, he had submitted.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Symptoms that once would have frightened her out of her life were now part of the day’s work.

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

From this reading Every ten days or so Eva would find herself called upon to face a new attack.