used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "He's asleep," said the father.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
BoylenounUS /bɔɪl/
United States writer (1902-1992)
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
unvarying in nature
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
give expression to
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "He's asleep," said the father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
the head of a state government
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's asleep," said the father.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
infectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He's asleep," said the father.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
Slavens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
at the time that
From this reading Governor Boyle was walking up and down like a sentry before the tent when Dr. Slavens came up.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A SUDDEN CLOUD Dr. Slavens went back to his camp, concluding on the way that it would be wise to have a complete understanding with Governor Boyle in regard to taking further charge of his son's case.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading If, after three days allowed for infection to manifest itself, the wound remained healthy and clean, there would be little need of a doctor in constant attendance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Boyle would be able to express his preference in the matter then, and Slavens did not want to act as physician to him against his will.
