Chapter II

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

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

(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 It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

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

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading ROSALINE BELL.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

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From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

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

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

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

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

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

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

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

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

not any; not one

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

and nothing more

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

someone who practices a learned profession

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

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

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

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

From this reading ROSALINE BELL.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

believed likely

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

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

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

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

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

in the direction of

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Consequently he was much liked by the doctor's patients, especially by those of the better class, living at a distance; so that Dr. Raynor had no scruple in frequently making Frank his substitute in the daily visits.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

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

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

at the time that

From this reading It was getting towards midday, and Frank had seen all the sick near home at present on their hands, when he started on his walk to see one or two living further away.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

a late time of life

From this reading Frank Raynor had been a qualified medical man for some few years; he was skilful, kind, attentive, and possessed in an eminent degree that cheering manner which is so valuable in a general practitioner.

but in spite of that

From this reading Frank alone suspected--and it was only a half-suspicion as yet--that his uncle was beginning to feel himself unequal to the exertion of paying them.