used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
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 His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
traveling across
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
divisible by two
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Its path was marked by a shocking furrow of lacerated flesh.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
set up or found
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
furrowverbUS /ˈfɜːroʊ/
hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove
From this reading Its path was marked by a shocking furrow of lacerated flesh.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
death of a person
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
cause to move by striking
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
how
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From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
laceratedadjective
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
From this reading Its path was marked by a shocking furrow of lacerated flesh.
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 His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
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 TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Its path was marked by a shocking furrow of lacerated flesh.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its path was marked by a shocking furrow of lacerated flesh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
a course of conduct
From this reading Its path was marked by a shocking furrow of lacerated flesh.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
RubenounUS /ruːb/
a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
express in words
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading Its path was marked by a shocking furrow of lacerated flesh.
shoulder-blade
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From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
sick-room
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From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
spinenounUS /spaɪn/
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO HEADS IN CONSPIRACY Seth was badly hit; so badly that it was impossible to say how long he might be confined to a sick-room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Though neither gave expression to the thought, both Ma and Rube marveled at the escape he had had, and even the doctor from Beacon Crossing, accustomed as he was to such matters, found food for grave reflection on the ways of Providence.
at the time that
From this reading When the patient recovered consciousness he maintained an impenetrable silence on the subject of the attack made upon him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His left shoulder-blade had been broken by the bullet, which, striking under the arm, had glanced round his ribs, and made its way dangerously adjacent to the spine.
