Chapter XII

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

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

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

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

eagerly desirous

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

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

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

a youthful male person

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

having the place or position changed

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

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

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading DREAD.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading “It’s a dreadful thing, Billy Piper,—a dreadful thing!” she exclaimed.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “It’s a dreadful thing, Billy Piper,—a dreadful thing!” she exclaimed.

in fear

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

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

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

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

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

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

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

be the source of pain

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

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

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

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

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It’s a dreadful thing, Billy Piper,—a dreadful thing!” she exclaimed.

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

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

a boy or man

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

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

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

someone who plays the bagpipe

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

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

From this reading “It’s a dreadful thing, Billy Piper,—a dreadful thing!” she exclaimed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

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

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

a special situation

From this reading “It’s a dreadful thing, Billy Piper,—a dreadful thing!” she exclaimed.

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

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

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

From this reading Much to his disappointment, Billy Piper was not permitted to see Roy Hooker.

at the time that

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

which person or people

From this reading At the door Roy’s mother, who was plainly in a deeply distressed and anxious state of mind, told him that the doctor had given orders that Roy was not to be disturbed and had administered a mild opiate to quiet the unfortunate lad, who had grown fearfully excited when questioned concerning the cause of his injury.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “I don’t know why any one should hurt my poor boy like that.