used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
bandannanoun
large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
divisible by two
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
how
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From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
laceratedadjective
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
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 But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
staying power
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
moosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
on one occasion
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
and nothing more
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
scratch-wounds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
in the near future
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
tallownounUS /ˈtæloʊ/
obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
express in words
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he could not tell how his left hand had become lacerated, nor did he even know that he had several bad scratch-wounds on his legs and body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
a special situation
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A DISCOVERY Ray at once made his older brother comfortable by placing a rolled blanket under his head.
precisely as stated
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
the words that are spoken
From this reading And with these words he began to wash the blood from Bruce’s face, and Bruce came to very soon.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Ray washed the wounds with warm water, dressed them with softened moose tallow and bandaged them with strips of clean bandanna handkerchiefs, the only thing in camp suitable for this purpose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Good gracious, Bruce!” he exclaimed, “you certainly look as if you had been in a fight.”
