Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

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

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

later than; following

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

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

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

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

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

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 The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

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

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Is the injury a bad one?" asked Tom, entering softly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "Is the injury a bad one?" asked Tom, entering softly.

covered or wrapped with a bandage

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

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

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

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

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

a movement into or inward

From this reading "Is the injury a bad one?" asked Tom, entering softly.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

set up or found

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

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

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

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

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

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

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

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

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

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

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

harmed

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading "Is the injury a bad one?" asked Tom, entering softly.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

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

From this reading "Is the injury a bad one?" asked Tom, entering softly.

a boy or man

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

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

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

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

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Is the injury a bad one?" asked Tom, entering softly.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

with speed

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

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

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

with low volume

From this reading "Is the injury a bad one?" asked Tom, entering softly.

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

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

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

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

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

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

male cat

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

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

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

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

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

during the time that

From this reading "Not as bad as I feared," replied the hunter, while a trained nurse placed a chair for the lad at the bedside.

which person or people

From this reading Some medicines having been administered, the hunter regained a little of his strength, and, about an hour after he had been brought to the resort, he was able to see Tom, who, at his request, was admitted to his room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.

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

From this reading SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS Under the skill of the physicians at the lake sanitarium Mr. Duncan's wound was quickly attended to and the bleeding, which Tom had partly checked, was completely stopped.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young inventor found Mr. Duncan propped up in bed, with his injured arm bandaged.