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From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
(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 In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
Bohratt
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From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Head Nurse shook her head sagely.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the Head Nurse shook her head sagely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
imminencenounUS /ˈɪmənəns/
the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
LandesverbUS /lændz/
third-person singular of “land” — reach or come to rest
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
for more time
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading But the Head Nurse shook her head sagely.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
an amount of time
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
respirationnounUS /ˌrespərˈeɪʃən/
the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
sagelyadverb
in a wise manner
From this reading But the Head Nurse shook her head sagely.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading But the Head Nurse shook her head sagely.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
SurgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NUMBER 28 For a month the Landes Hospital had been greatly interested in the mystery of patient Number 28.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading And during the long period in which he lay unconscious, hovering in the dim realm between life and death, not a day passed in which his temperature, respiration, and other symptoms were not discussed from one end of the hospital to the other.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Head Surgeon, Colonel Bohratt, inclined to the opinion that if the man continued for a few days longer without change he would recover.
people who are wounded
From this reading In spite of the imminence of war, and the preparations which were being made to care for the wounded along the border, the physicians, the nurses, and the other patients had all formed theories as to the man's history and the possible causes of his injuries.
