ADVANTAGESnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fortunately my wounds proved, as Forrest had foretold, more painful than dangerous.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He never left me until I was safely in bed, and the surgeon he had summoned had stitched me up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Fortunately my wounds proved, as Forrest had foretold, more painful than dangerous.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
else
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From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
divisible by two
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading I was never nearer fainting in my life.
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading Fortunately my wounds proved, as Forrest had foretold, more painful than dangerous.
Forrest
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From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately my wounds proved, as Forrest had foretold, more painful than dangerous.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
the act of departing
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never left me until I was safely in bed, and the surgeon he had summoned had stitched me up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was never nearer fainting in my life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
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 He never left me until I was safely in bed, and the surgeon he had summoned had stitched me up.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I was never nearer fainting in my life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was never nearer fainting in my life.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading I was never nearer fainting in my life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I was never nearer fainting in my life.
not any; not one
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Fortunately my wounds proved, as Forrest had foretold, more painful than dangerous.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Fortunately my wounds proved, as Forrest had foretold, more painful than dangerous.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading He never left me until I was safely in bed, and the surgeon he had summoned had stitched me up.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
steering-wheel
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From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
stitchedadjectiveUS /stɪtʃt/
fastened with stitches
From this reading He never left me until I was safely in bed, and the surgeon he had summoned had stitched me up.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He never left me until I was safely in bed, and the surgeon he had summoned had stitched me up.
express a supposition
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading He never left me until I was safely in bed, and the surgeon he had summoned had stitched me up.
carry out
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He never left me until I was safely in bed, and the surgeon he had summoned had stitched me up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading In fact I had to take another stiff dose of whisky, and even then I was only too glad to relinquish the steering-wheel to Forrest, and let him drive me the rest of the way home.
people who are wounded
From this reading OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING WOUNDED I SUPPOSE I must have lost more blood than I had reckoned upon, or else the excitement of the pursuit had been sufficient to keep me going; but whichever it was, no sooner had we pulled up than I collapsed.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Fortunately my wounds proved, as Forrest had foretold, more painful than dangerous.
