Chapter XII

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

anew

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

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

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

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

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

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

From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

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From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

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From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

approval

From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

plural of “dressing” — savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

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

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

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

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

a social unit living together

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

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

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

a short coat

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

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 ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

in motion

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

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

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

occurring from time to time

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

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

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

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

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

not in physical motion

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

carry out

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

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

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

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

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading The nurse, moving capably about the large, airy, chintz-bedecked room, in her trim livery, was besieged for news of the household.

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

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

From this reading ROBERT RECUMBENT Bobby Trench, lying in bed, the seams of his pyjama jacket cut and ribboned at the left arm and shoulder to accommodate the bandages, was an interesting figure.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

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

From this reading He had gone through his time of fever and fiery pain, his probings and dressings; now, but for occasional discomfort, and a languorous but convalescent weakness, he was himself again, and prepared to take up his affairs at the point at which they had been interrupted by what had befallen him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Regarded as a "case," he did her credit; and she couldn't help liking him, as she wrote to her relations.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Tall, handsome, and still young, she was on very good terms with her patient.