Chapter IX

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

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

later than; following

From this reading After telling them of this plan, she began the lesson.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

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

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

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

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

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

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

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

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

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

From this reading After telling them of this plan, she began the lesson.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

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

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

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

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

plural of “contusion” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

absence of light or illumination

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

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

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

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From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

plural of “hiker” — a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

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

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

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

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

a unit of instruction

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

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

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

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

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

according to the clock

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After telling them of this plan, she began the lesson.

and nothing more

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading After telling them of this plan, she began the lesson.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

of a color intermediate between red and blue

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

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

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading After telling them of this plan, she began the lesson.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

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

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading After telling them of this plan, she began the lesson.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE HIKERS THE assistant nurse had very little time for the next lesson in the boys’ class, so she gave them only notes in the morning, promising the practice games at four o’clock in the afternoon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

at the time that

From this reading “When the blood gathers in dark purplish spots underneath the unbroken skin, you have what is called a bruise or contusion.

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

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading BRUISES (CONTUSIONS) (_See Reference List_) “Black and blue” spots which result from bleeding under the skin are caused by falls or blows, or pinching (as in door or window).

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Probably you boys have never thought of the fact that the little pipes and larger tubes which carry the blood may be broken _under_ the skin,” Miss Helpem said.