Chapter XXXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

the quality of being intricate and compounded

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

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From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

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From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

a single distinct event

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

possessive form of “little” — a small amount or duration

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

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From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

on the contrary

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

the period of time during which a regent governs

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

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From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

in a serious manner

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

in the direction of

From this reading Concern for his own self-conceit rather than concern for the patient, characterized Dr. Little’s attitude towards the case.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

at the time that

From this reading The professional spirit when cultivated to the uttermost end of complexity, becomes an impersonation of the intellectual ego.

which person or people

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

belonging to which person

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dr. Little descended the stairs of Major Murray’s house with the alert and rather furtive look of a man who has been for days subjected to the semi-sceptical questions of interested relatives.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading It was during Dr. Little’s regency that Major Murray’s wife had developed certain sinister symptoms that had worried the locum-tenens very seriously.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading Parker Steel had attended at the introduction of a third Miss Murray into the world; the whole affair had seemed but the ordinary yearly incident in the great, rambling, florid-faced house, whose windows appeared to have copied its owner’s military stare.