Chapter VII

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

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.

a theatrical performer

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

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

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

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

From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

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

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

the act of discovering something

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

put to use

From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

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

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

coins made of gold

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

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

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

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

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

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

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

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

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.

go away from a place

From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

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

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

not any; not one

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.

on the contrary

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

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

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

carry out

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

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

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

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

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

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

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.

precisely as stated

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.

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

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

belonging to which person

From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.