used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
(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 "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
amputationsnounUS /ˌæmpjuːˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “amputation” — a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
From this reading "As to the amputations, they would probably not be attempted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading "As to the amputations, they would probably not be attempted.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
DervishnounUS /ˈdɜːrvɪʃ/
an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
hakims
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From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
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 "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
go away from a place
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "As to the amputations, they would probably not be attempted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "As to the amputations, they would probably not be attempted.
probingadjectiveUS /ˈproʊbɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
on the contrary
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A fighting Dervish would rather die than lose a limb; and, were he to die under an operation, his relatives would accuse the operator of having killed him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I had impressed upon them, while probing the wounds, that no force must be used, and that the sole object was to find the exact course the ball had taken.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I succeeded in getting out two more bullets, and then handed the instruments to the hakims, saying that I had shown them all I knew, and would now leave the matter in their hands altogether; or would act as their assistant, if they wished it.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading I had no fear that harm would come of it; for, being so frequently engaged in war, I knew that they had, in a rough way, considerable skill in the treatment of wounds.
