Chapter XXI · The Laboratory.—esther de Medina

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

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

in an admirable manner

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

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

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

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

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

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

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

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From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

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From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

without stop or interruption

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

dearly loved

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

the act of departing

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

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From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

opinion or judgment

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

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

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

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

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

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

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

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

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

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

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

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

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

and nothing more

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

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From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

hear with intention

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

force somebody to do something

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

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From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

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

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

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

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

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

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

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

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

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

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

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

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

at the time that

From this reading When Jacob had taken his departure, Dr. Lascelles returned to his laboratory, mixed some liquid ingredients in a glass, and returning to the bed-chamber, poured the medicine down Rainford's throat.

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

From this reading He then felt his pulse, applied his ear to his chest to listen to the pulsation of his heart, and carefully examined his eyes, which were far less blood-shot than when they opened first.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "He is getting on admirably," said the physician, "his pulsation is regular, and neither too quick nor too slow—but just as I could wish it.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "The law would not believe me, were I to declare that it was in the interest of science I made these galvanic experiments, and that having succeeded in recalling the man to life, I was not capable of delivering him up to justice."

an affirmative

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He seems inclined to sleep—yes—he closes his eyes; and he will awake to perfect consciousness.—But do you know, my dear friend, that in order to oblige you, I have incurred an awful risk?" continued the doctor.