Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “All I remember is something coming down on my head.

in addition

From this reading “What on earth happened to you?” inquired Dr. Balman, looking relieved also.

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

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

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From this reading “What on earth happened to you?” inquired Dr. Balman, looking relieved also.

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From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

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

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “All I remember is something coming down on my head.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

in a daze; in a dazed manner

From this reading “I don’t know,” replied O’Leary rather dazedly.

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From this reading “I don’t know,” replied O’Leary rather dazedly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “All I remember is something coming down on my head.

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From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “What on earth happened to you?” inquired Dr. Balman, looking relieved also.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “What on earth happened to you?” inquired Dr. Balman, looking relieved also.

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

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “All I remember is something coming down on my head.

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

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

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

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

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

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “What on earth happened to you?” inquired Dr. Balman, looking relieved also.

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

From this reading “All I remember is something coming down on my head.

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,” replied O’Leary rather dazedly.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “What on earth happened to you?” inquired Dr. Balman, looking relieved also.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “All I remember is something coming down on my head.

as might be expected

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

a brief written record

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

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

From this reading “I don’t know,” replied O’Leary rather dazedly.

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

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

on the contrary

From this reading “I don’t know,” replied O’Leary rather dazedly.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “All I remember is something coming down on my head.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I don’t know,” replied O’Leary rather dazedly.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

express in words

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “All I remember is something coming down on my head.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

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

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

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

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading In a few moments he was sitting upright on the edge of the table, supported by Dr. Balman’s arm.

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

From this reading A Matter of Evidence I must say that I was considerably relieved to see O’Leary’s eyelids flutter, the colour return to his face, and to note that his breath began to come more naturally.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What on earth happened to you?” inquired Dr. Balman, looking relieved also.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What on earth happened to you?” inquired Dr. Balman, looking relieved also.