used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
in the past
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He is very unlike any modern physician.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading It is a hundred years ago since the original sketch of him was made, which we have endeavoured to copy.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
endeavoured
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From this reading It is a hundred years ago since the original sketch of him was made, which we have endeavoured to copy.
equestrianadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwestriən/
of or relating to or composed of knights
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
fac-simile
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From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading We have to account for finding him in such a position.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
Gambado
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From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is very unlike any modern physician.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a hundred years ago since the original sketch of him was made, which we have endeavoured to copy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
ten 10s
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is a hundred years ago since the original sketch of him was made, which we have endeavoured to copy.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading He is very unlike any modern physician.
not any; not one
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It is a hundred years ago since the original sketch of him was made, which we have endeavoured to copy.
a human being
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He is very unlike any modern physician.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
proficientadjectiveUS /prɑːˈfɪʃənt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is a hundred years ago since the original sketch of him was made, which we have endeavoured to copy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading It is a hundred years ago since the original sketch of him was made, which we have endeavoured to copy.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
express in speech
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a hundred years ago since the original sketch of him was made, which we have endeavoured to copy.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading He is very unlike any modern physician.
precisely as stated
From this reading He is very unlike any modern physician.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a hundred years ago since the original sketch of him was made, which we have endeavoured to copy.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Gambado himself seeing the world in a six miles' tour._ It is time we should speak something of this celebrated person, and account for his present position and appearance.
a late time of life
From this reading A hundred years ago, however, we have no doubt that such was a fac-simile of this noble specimen of an equestrian medical proficient.
