used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
the state of being absent
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
button-hole
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From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
Cevenol
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From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
Docteur
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From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
got-up-for-the-occasion
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From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
Hardcastle's
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From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
to a considerable degree
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
the state of being honored
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
LegionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
Lemoine
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From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
peasantrynounUS /ˈpezəntri/
the class of peasants
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The Docteur Lemoine arrived in due course, the ribbon of the Legion of Honour fastened in his button-hole, and a general air of got-up-for-the-occasion about him.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading THE time passed slowly and heavily to Mr. Warden during Lord Hardcastle’s absence.
Warden'snounUS /ˈwɔːrdənz/
possessive form of “warden” — the chief official in charge of a prison
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not often, indeed, that he had a patient of Mr. Warden’s standing to attend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His experiences, as a rule, were limited to the dying beds of the simple peasantry about him, for it is not often that a Cevenol mountaineer calls in the aid of a doctor—rarely, indeed, until the patient is beyond the hope of recovery.
at the time that
From this reading He looked inquiringly at Mr. Warden, and was proceeding to ask him a multitude of questions, when the latter stopped him.
