used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
death-warrant
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From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Not so fast, Sir Charles--in the good Lord's name, not so fast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Not so fast, Sir Charles--in the good Lord's name, not so fast.
hairy-backed
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From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
him's
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From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading While there's life there's hope, it's me settled opinion.
HOW
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From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
I'm
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From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
isn't
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From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
it's
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From this reading While there's life there's hope, it's me settled opinion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While there's life there's hope, it's me settled opinion.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Not so fast, Sir Charles--in the good Lord's name, not so fast.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
McCabe
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From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
McCabe's
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From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While there's life there's hope, it's me settled opinion.
subject to death
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Not so fast, Sir Charles--in the good Lord's name, not so fast.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not so fast, Sir Charles--in the good Lord's name, not so fast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading While there's life there's hope, it's me settled opinion.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
patient'snounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading While there's life there's hope, it's me settled opinion.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Not so fast, Sir Charles--in the good Lord's name, not so fast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Not so fast, Sir Charles--in the good Lord's name, not so fast.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
a male human offspring
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
make square
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
stethoscopenounUS /ˈsteθəskoʊp/
a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading I'm never for signing a patient's death-warrant before the blessed soul of him's entirely parted company with its mortal tenement of clay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
there's
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From this reading While there's life there's hope, it's me settled opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
VERITYnounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While there's life there's hope, it's me settled opinion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading TELLING HOW CHARLES VERITY LOOKED ON THE MOTHER OF HIS SON "Which is equivalent to saying, 'Hear the conclusion of the whole matter,' isn't it, McCabe?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. McCabe's square, hairy-backed hands fumbled with the stethoscope as he pushed it into his breast pocket, and, in replying, his advertised cheerfulness rang somewhat false.
