Chapter XI

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

From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

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

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew that, and once or twice he glanced up at Ste.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

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

From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

have

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

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From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

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

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

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

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He knew that, and once or twice he glanced up at Ste.

the act of departing

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

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

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

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

From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

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

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

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

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

impose something unpleasant

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that, and once or twice he glanced up at Ste.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

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

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

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From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

on one occasion

From this reading He knew that, and once or twice he glanced up at Ste.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He knew that, and once or twice he glanced up at Ste.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

-ing form of “redress” — make reparations or amends for

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

precisely, exactly

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

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From this reading He knew that, and once or twice he glanced up at Ste.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

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

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

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From this reading "There’s a little fever," said he, "but that can’t be avoided.

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

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

two times

From this reading He knew that, and once or twice he glanced up at Ste.

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

From this reading He knew that, and once or twice he glanced up at Ste.

precisely as stated

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

which person or people

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Marie’s face with a sort of reluctant admiration for the man who could bear so much without any sign whatever.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading He had to inflict not a little pain in his examination and redressing of the wound.

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

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."

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

From this reading You’re going on very well—a good deal better than you’d any right to expect."