used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
ammonianounUS /əˈmoʊnjə/
a water solution of ammonia
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Something must be done!” declared Bob.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Something must be done!” declared Bob.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
comanounUS /ˈkoʊmə/
a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Something must be done!” declared Bob.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Something must be done!” declared Bob.
dosesnounUS /ˈdoʊsəz/
plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
a particular point in time
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Something must be done!” declared Bob.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
and nothing more
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
paler
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From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
Snodgrass
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From this reading OFF FOR HELP Professor Snodgrass lay quiet after his outburst.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Something must be done!” declared Bob.
stimulantnounUS /ˈstɪmjələnt/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
hard to endure
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading “Some more of that ammonia!” cried Jerry, for they had been trying to rouse the scientist by doses of that valuable stimulant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little was forced between his lips, but it availed only for a moment, and then he sank back into a coma.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He fell back on the cot, from which he had raised himself, and his relaxed features took on a paler hue.
