used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISION OF THE PROMISED LAND.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His physician was an old slave, skilled in the treatment of cases of this kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading His physician was an old slave, skilled in the treatment of cases of this kind.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
DandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading His physician was an old slave, skilled in the treatment of cases of this kind.
laceratedadjective
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A VISION OF THE PROMISED LAND.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISION OF THE PROMISED LAND.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His physician was an old slave, skilled in the treatment of cases of this kind.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading His physician was an old slave, skilled in the treatment of cases of this kind.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading A VISION OF THE PROMISED LAND.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
remediesnounUS /ˈremədiz/
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading His physician was an old slave, skilled in the treatment of cases of this kind.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading His physician was an old slave, skilled in the treatment of cases of this kind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISION OF THE PROMISED LAND.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His physician was an old slave, skilled in the treatment of cases of this kind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading His physician was an old slave, skilled in the treatment of cases of this kind.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
a vivid mental image
From this reading A VISION OF THE PROMISED LAND.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dandy, lacerated and bleeding, but still insensible, was conveyed to his chamber in the mansion house, by some of the servants.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
at the time that
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the patient recovered from the swoon into which he had fallen, his back was carefully washed, and the usual remedies were applied.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Though suffering terribly from the effects of his wounds, he did not permit a sigh nor a groan to escape him.
