Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

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 My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

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

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

completely happy and contented

From this reading The blissful consciousness of cleanliness and comfort was quite sufficient for me at present.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

From this reading The blissful consciousness of cleanliness and comfort was quite sufficient for me at present.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The blissful consciousness of cleanliness and comfort was quite sufficient for me at present.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

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

From this reading The blissful consciousness of cleanliness and comfort was quite sufficient for me at present.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

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From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

a boy or man

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

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

From this reading I lay and looked at him lazily, for a few minutes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I lay and looked at him lazily, for a few minutes.

a person who is not a serf or a slave

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

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From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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

From this reading I lay and looked at him lazily, for a few minutes.

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From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

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

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

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

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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 FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I lay and looked at him lazily, for a few minutes.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading I lay and looked at him lazily, for a few minutes.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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

From this reading The blissful consciousness of cleanliness and comfort was quite sufficient for me at present.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading I lay and looked at him lazily, for a few minutes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The blissful consciousness of cleanliness and comfort was quite sufficient for me at present.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The blissful consciousness of cleanliness and comfort was quite sufficient for me at present.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The blissful consciousness of cleanliness and comfort was quite sufficient for me at present.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

precisely, exactly

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

with respect to science; in a scientific way

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

plural of “splint” — a thin sliver of wood

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The blissful consciousness of cleanliness and comfort was quite sufficient for me at present.

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

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

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

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

up to a particular time

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

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

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

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

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

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

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

at the time that

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

in or at the place that

From this reading I hadn't the least idea as to where I was, or how I came there; I didn't feel any curiosity on the point.

during the time that

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FREEMAN EXPLAINS The next I knew I was in bed, in a cool, darkened room, with a man seated in an easy-chair near at hand, smoking a cigarette, and reading what looked remarkably like an English newspaper.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading My broken arm had been set and put in rude splints while I was in the prison, by one of my fellow sufferers, I expect, and was now scientifically cased in plaster of Paris; the bullet wounds in my right arm and side were properly dressed and strapped, and felt pretty comfortable till I tried to shift my position a little, when I realized they were there.