happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
CrimeanounUS /kraɪˈmiːə/
a Ukrainian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
to come or go into
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
at any time
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
the literary culture
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
not any; not one
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
on one occasion
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Be satisfied of that.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
for a short time
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
in the near future
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The other portion of them, my private practice in the neighbourhood, I mean to commence as soon as ever I can, afterwards.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If that reason comes, they shall cease at once, and for ever; and these now existing be burnt immediately, by my own hand, as I did those of my sick friend in the Crimea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
in or at the place that
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading |I continue these letters, having hitherto been made aware of no reason why they should cease.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will learn to-morrow morning, what, had an opportunity offered, I meant to have told you on New Year's Day--my appointment as surgeon to the gaol, where I shall shortly enter upon my duties.
