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Chapter II
"Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it." "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony. The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper. "_Marrubrium vulgare_," said he. "_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
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From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
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From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
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From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
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From this reading "_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
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From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
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From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
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From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
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From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
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From this reading "_Marrubrium vulgare_," said he.
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From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
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From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
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From this reading "_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
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From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Marrubrium vulgare_," said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Physicians," said he, "are sometimes more urgent in their ways than most; but then their affairs are of a nature that frequently requires it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
