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Chapter 2 of Blowing weather is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"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.
Chapter 2 of Blowing weather is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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matters of personal concern
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."”
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading “"I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.”
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading “The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.”
many times at short intervals
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."”
plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.”
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
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."”
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
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."”
compelling immediate action
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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In this reading “The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.”
a government report; bound in white
In this reading “The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.”
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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."
matters of personal concern
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."
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
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.
a large genus of tall rough herbs belonging to the family Boraginaceae
From this reading "_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.
having finished or arrived at completion
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.
many times at short intervals
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."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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 "_Marrubrium vulgare_," said he.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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 form the superlative
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 essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.
plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
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 a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
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."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "_Cynoglossum officinale._" "Quite right," said Dr. King.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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 with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
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."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
compelling immediate action
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.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
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."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I can well understand that, sir," said Anthony.
a Caucasian
From this reading The apothecary gave to Dr. King several small packets done in white paper.
Chapter 2 of Blowing weather by John T. (John Thomas) McIntyre holds 419 sentences, grouped into 84 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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