Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

a tapering point

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

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

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The delirious victim who was bundled up to the doors of St. George's could not be turned away!

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

From this reading What could be done under the circumstances?

past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle

From this reading The delirious victim who was bundled up to the doors of St. George's could not be turned away!

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading What could be done under the circumstances?

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From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

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

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

experiencing delirium

From this reading The delirious victim who was bundled up to the doors of St. George's could not be turned away!

lower than previously

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive

From this reading Not that the patients were dishonest--they simply had not the money.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading What could be done under the circumstances?

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The delirious victim who was bundled up to the doors of St. George's could not be turned away!

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The delirious victim who was bundled up to the doors of St. George's could not be turned away!

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

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

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

From this reading Not that the patients were dishonest--they simply had not the money.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

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

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

the quality of being humane

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

the force of workers available

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

in your mind

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Not that the patients were dishonest--they simply had not the money.

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

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

being provided with adequate nourishment

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

strip the skin off

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

for each

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

and nothing more

From this reading Not that the patients were dishonest--they simply had not the money.

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

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

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

From this reading The delirious victim who was bundled up to the doors of St. George's could not be turned away!

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

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

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that the patients were dishonest--they simply had not the money.

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

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

in or at that place or location

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not that the patients were dishonest--they simply had not the money.

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

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The delirious victim who was bundled up to the doors of St. George's could not be turned away!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

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

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading What could be done under the circumstances?

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The delirious victim who was bundled up to the doors of St. George's could not be turned away!

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading The delirious victim who was bundled up to the doors of St. George's could not be turned away!

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

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.

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

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What could be done under the circumstances?

during the time that

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

which person or people

From this reading While one or two of his patients were prosperous claim-owners who could afford to pay an ounce and a half of gold-dust per day, there were many who passed into his care who could not pay, and these, the poorly nourished and mentally depressed, were the more susceptible to attacks by the deadly typhoid-bacillus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DERELICT Surgeon-Major Peel was strongly imbued with the instincts of humanity, but, like many professional men, his business acumen was small.