Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading His injured hand, his whole feverish body, protested against the heat.

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

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

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

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

covered or wrapped with a bandage

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

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

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading His injured hand, his whole feverish body, protested against the heat.

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From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

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

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

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

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

get or ask advice from

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading His injured hand, his whole feverish body, protested against the heat.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His injured hand, his whole feverish body, protested against the heat.

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading His injured hand, his whole feverish body, protested against the heat.

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

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

From this reading His injured hand, his whole feverish body, protested against the heat.

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

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

be the source of pain

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

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

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

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

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

harmed

From this reading His injured hand, his whole feverish body, protested against the heat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

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

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

past form of “probe” — question or examine thoroughly and closely

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading His injured hand, his whole feverish body, protested against the heat.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

on the contrary

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

precisely as stated

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

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

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE AQUILA Tisdale's rooms were very warm that afternoon.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

at the time that

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

in or at the place that

From this reading "But I can't afford to nurse this hand"--Hollis rose from the couch where he had thrown himself when he came in from the doctor's office--"I ought to be using it now."

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

which person or people

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading His injured hand, his whole feverish body, protested against the heat.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was another of those rare, breezeless days, an aftermath of August rather than the advent of Indian summer, and the sun streamed in at the western windows.

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

From this reading The peroxide which he had applied to the hurt at Wenatchee had brought little relief, and that morning the increased pain and swelling had forced him to consult a surgeon, who had probed the wound, cut a little, bandaged it, and announced curtly that it looked like infection.