Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

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

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

a female human offspring

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The new doctor.

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From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I fear Dr. Wade will be offended, say what I like," said he.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

set up or found

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

a man of refinement

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

the act of giving

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

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

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

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

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

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

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

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

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I fear Dr. Wade will be offended, say what I like," said he.

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

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

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

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The new doctor.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading "I fear Dr. Wade will be offended, say what I like," said he.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I fear Dr. Wade will be offended, say what I like," said he.

express in words

From this reading "I fear Dr. Wade will be offended, say what I like," said he.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

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

From this reading The new doctor.

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

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."

interact in a certain way

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

hard to endure

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

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

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I fear Dr. Wade will be offended, say what I like," said he.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He consulted me on the contents of the letter, and I was heartily pleased with the kind way in which he communicated to the old gentleman the resolution he had come to, of trying whether another medical man might not be more fortunate in his attempt to treat the illness of his daughter.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I fear Dr. Wade will be offended, say what I like," said he.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Next forenoon, wishing to have a little private talk with my friend, I went to his room, and found him busy writing to Dr. Wade.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is quite possible to be too much afraid of giving offence," I said; "But nothing can be more gentle and friendly than the way in which you have communicated the necessity."