Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

anew

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

react verbally

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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

From this reading He could be seen without even fatigue on the morrow.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

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

From this reading He could be seen without even fatigue on the morrow.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

being one more than ten

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

divisible by two

From this reading He could be seen without even fatigue on the morrow.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading He could be seen without even fatigue on the morrow.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

physically weak

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

a high place

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

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 THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

the next day

From this reading He could be seen without even fatigue on the morrow.

information about recent and important events

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

not any; not one

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

in accommodation

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

on one occasion

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

and nothing more

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

with speed

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

express the need or desire for

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He could be seen without even fatigue on the morrow.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

becoming stronger

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

express in words

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

up to a particular time

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

precisely as stated

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading I had no hesitation in telling Lucy the news; indeed, the suspense of every day that passed was wearing her frail body away so rapidly that, had not God seen fit to send His answer to her prayer at this very time, she would have passed beyond its comfort.

which person or people

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading As it was, the news acted on her like some generous wine, strengthening without exciting her, her only request being that Christopher should not be brought to her until he was quite able for the exertion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He could be seen without even fatigue on the morrow.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I left word with the sister in charge that she should tell him I was in the convent, and would come to him about eleven.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.

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

From this reading THE HEIGHTS OF QUEBEC Christopher was at once examined by M. Arnoux, the surgeon, who obligingly came at Angelique's request, and before long he met us to report that his patient was in no danger; his wound was dressed, and a night's sleep would go far to put him on his feet again.