used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
any thing at all
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had spent a wretched night, and it suddenly struck him that he might be ill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was possible.
a state at a particular time
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
apart from; not including
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He had spent a wretched night, and it suddenly struck him that he might be ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had spent a wretched night, and it suddenly struck him that he might be ill.
Lamberti
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From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had spent a wretched night, and it suddenly struck him that he might be ill.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had spent a wretched night, and it suddenly struck him that he might be ill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But it was possible.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had spent a wretched night, and it suddenly struck him that he might be ill.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He had spent a wretched night, and it suddenly struck him that he might be ill.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had spent a wretched night, and it suddenly struck him that he might be ill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
unpremeditatedadjective
not prepared or planned in advance
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Lamberti had never seen him and had not asked for an appointment, for the simple reason that his visit was spontaneous and unpremeditated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
which person or people
From this reading On the following morning Lamberti went out early, and before nine o'clock he was in the private study of a famous physician, who was a specialist for diseases of the nerves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading He had spent a wretched night, and it suddenly struck him that he might be ill.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading As he had never been ill in his life except from two or three wounds got in fight, he had been slow to admit that anything could be wrong with his physical condition.
