used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
in addition
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
react verbally
From this reading One, is to answer a question that has been often and fairly asked.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One, is to answer a question that has been often and fairly asked.
for the reason that
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Book I.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
at any time
From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
to certain extent or degree
From this reading One, is to answer a question that has been often and fairly asked.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
Gordon
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From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Book I.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
MacLure
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From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
many times at short intervals
From this reading One, is to answer a question that has been often and fairly asked.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One, is to answer a question that has been often and fairly asked.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading One, is to answer a question that has been often and fairly asked.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
express in words
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
an educational institution
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
self-forgetfuladjective
showing lack of self-interest
From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To which I am proud to reply, on my conscience: Not one man, but many in Scotland and in the South country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
William
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From this reading Was there ever any doctor so self-forgetful and so utterly Christian as William MacLure?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
produce a literary work
From this reading It is with great good will that I write this short preface to the edition of "A Doctor of the Old School" (which has been illustrated by Mr. Gordon after an admirable and understanding fashion) because there are two things that I should like to say to my readers, being also my friends.
