used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
Almos
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From this reading "All danger is past, Almos."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
ASIATICnounUS /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading ASIATIC HONOR.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
a young person of either sex
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
cobranounUS /ˈkoʊbrə/
venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "All danger is past, Almos."
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
divisible by two
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
fangsnounUS /fæŋz/
plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
start firing a weapon
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
in a gradual manner
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading ASIATIC HONOR.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
incisionnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪʒən/
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All danger is past, Almos."
lancetnounUS /ˈlænsət/
an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
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 One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
on one occasion
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "All danger is past, Almos."
a person who requires medical care
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading All at once the countenance of the physician expanded with a beaming smile as he looked at his patient and said gently as if speaking to his own child:
specksnounUS /speks/
plural of “speck” — a very small spot
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
teaspoonfulnounUS /ˈtiːspuːnfəl/
as much as a teaspoon will hold
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Then he was made to open his mouth and swallow something from a large bottle, which, as regards strength and flavor, was a twin of that which was consuming his flesh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
yellowishadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading One quick movement with the lancet made an incision across the red specks left by the fangs of the cobra, and into the opening he poured a teaspoonful of the yellowish fluid, which was so much like liquid fire and pepper that even the dusky scoundrel gasped with agony.
