adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "While I am in Mrs Rowland's house, I shall, of course, attend Mrs Rowland's family," replied Mr Walcot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
react verbally
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
being joined in close association
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "While I am in Mrs Rowland's house, I shall, of course, attend Mrs Rowland's family," replied Mr Walcot.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "While I am in Mrs Rowland's house, I shall, of course, attend Mrs Rowland's family," replied Mr Walcot.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
Dr
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From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
a social unit living together
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
harmlessness
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From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "While I am in Mrs Rowland's house, I shall, of course, attend Mrs Rowland's family," replied Mr Walcot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
Levitt
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From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "While I am in Mrs Rowland's house, I shall, of course, attend Mrs Rowland's family," replied Mr Walcot.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
parishionernounUS /pərˈɪʃənər/
a member of a parish
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
the possibility of future success
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
with low volume
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
relyingverbUS /riˈlaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "While I am in Mrs Rowland's house, I shall, of course, attend Mrs Rowland's family," replied Mr Walcot.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
Rowland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "While I am in Mrs Rowland's house, I shall, of course, attend Mrs Rowland's family," replied Mr Walcot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
carry out
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
Walcot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Walcot himself seemed quietly satisfied with his own decision, for he adhered to it, repeating it in answer to every appeal that Philip could devise.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My mother is much attached to Mr Hope and his family; she prefers him to every other medical attendant; and I shall take care that she has her own way in this particular."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "While I am in Mrs Rowland's house, I shall, of course, attend Mrs Rowland's family," replied Mr Walcot.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philip thought that Dr Levitt must have been preaching to his new parishioner to join the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think it right to warn you," said Philip, "that if the prospect of being my mother's medical attendant has been part of your inducement to settle here, you have been misled in relying on it.
