used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
Dorlan
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From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
EXCUSABLEadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
capable of being overlooked
From this reading EXCUSABLE RUDENESS.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
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 We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
onlookernounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkər/
someone who looks on
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
poisoningnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
presidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
RUDENESSnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading EXCUSABLE RUDENESS.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dorlan began to slowly improve, but at such a rate that he now saw that he was to be a mere onlooker to the presidential campaign in which he had hoped to be the determining factor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As soon as it was deemed advisable, he was carried North and placed under the care of an eminent specialist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though he was immediately furnished with the best available medical attention, it did not prevent the setting in of a species of blood poisoning which rendered his condition peculiarly precarious.
people who are wounded
From this reading We left Dorlan sorely wounded on the night of the mass meeting.
