Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

later than; following

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The boy throve, but the mother seemed to be sinking.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy throve, but the mother seemed to be sinking.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boy throve, but the mother seemed to be sinking.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

a particular point in time

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The boy throve, but the mother seemed to be sinking.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

an amount of time

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

express in words

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The boy throve, but the mother seemed to be sinking.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading The boy throve, but the mother seemed to be sinking.

an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The boy throve, but the mother seemed to be sinking.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

inflected form of “thrive” — grow vigorously

From this reading The boy throve, but the mother seemed to be sinking.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The boy throve, but the mother seemed to be sinking.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

at the time that

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She was very ill after her confinement, and for several weeks it was doubtful if she would recover.

produce a literary work

From this reading The local doctor came three times a day, and a physician was called in, and then other consultations were held between the physician and a specialist, and it appeared to Kent that he was never remembered by Mrs. Walford, or the nurse, during this period, excepting when he was required to write a cheque.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You shall see her for a moment by-and-by," one or the other of them would say; "she is to be kept very quiet this afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yes, yes, now you're not to worry; go and work, and you shall be sent for later on!"