used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading |I have not been able to continue this.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
aververbUS /ˈeɪvər/
report or maintain
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading |I have not been able to continue this.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading |I have not been able to continue this.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading |I have not been able to continue this.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading |I have not been able to continue this.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
immediately past
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
go away from a place
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
not any; not one
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading |I have not been able to continue this.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
and nothing more
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
Rockmount
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From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
carry out
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading |I have not been able to continue this.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |I have not been able to continue this.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Every day has been full of business, and every night I have spent at Rockmount for the last three weeks.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading Such was, I solemnly aver--from no fixed intention: I meant only to go as an ordinary doctor--in order, if possible, to serve the life that was valuable in itself, and most precious to some few; afterwards, whichever way the case terminated, to take my leave, like any other medical attendant: receiving thanks, or fee.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading But this last wound has been spared me--and I only name it now in proof that nothing has happened as I expected or intended.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes--if they offered it, I determined to take a fee; in order to show, both to them and myself, that I was only the doctor--the paid physician.
