adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
Cibot
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From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
complainings
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From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
inattentiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/
showing a lack of attention or care
From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
itched
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From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
letsnounUS /lets/
plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
Mme
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From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
musician'snounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
PonsnounUS /pɑːnz/
United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976)
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
Poulain
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From this reading Dr. Poulain, called in by Mme. Cibot, gave an inattentive ear to the old musician’s complainings.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Pons groaned out that his skin itched; he had scratched himself all night long, till he could scarcely feel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading He must perforce be kind to the poor, and tolerably expert by reason of much practice, and he is generally popular.
tradespeoplenoun
people engaged in trade
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
undertakesverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪks/
third-person singular of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He undertakes confinement cases, he lets blood, he is in the medical profession pretty much what the “general servant” of the advertising column is in the scale of domestic service.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading In every quarter of Paris there is a doctor whose name and address are only known to the working classes, to the little tradespeople and the porters, and in consequence he is called “the doctor of the quarter.”
