a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
(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 The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still it had to be.
beatsnounUS /biːts/
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
Bentley
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From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
and nothing more
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was still young.
not any; not one
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
signalledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
in the near future
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
not in physical motion
From this reading The night was still young.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
express in words
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night was still young.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still it had to be.
Tonio
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From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
uphilladverbUS /ˈʌpˈhɪl/
against difficulties
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
a message informing of danger
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was still young.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
which person or people
From this reading 'Tonio brought tidings of ominous import, and the public safety demanded that his warning should be made known, and who was there to translate but Harris?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The conference at the surgeon's house was brief, for Bentley, fearing for his patient, hustled all but 'Tonio out into the open air just as soon as the Indian signalled "I have spoken," which meant he would tell no more.
people who are wounded
From this reading Brief as it was, the interview had sent the wounded officer's pulse uphill by twenty beats, and Bentley knew what that meant.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The night was still young.
