used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
carefully weighed
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
Hydrophobianoun
a symptom of rabies in humans consisting of an aversion to swallowing liquids
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
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 _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
engage in
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
social deportment
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
not any; not one
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
practising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
an educational institution
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
make steady
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
SurgeonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
the act of using
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had certainly given much thought to the subject of _Hydrophobia_, and was considered no mean authority in the treatment of cases pronounced very malignant; but he by no means confined his abilities to that one branch of human misfortune.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He was a steady, well-to-do little man, and never lost a patient from any want of good manners or attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
which person or people
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He advised well with the Surgeons, and, generally, approved their treatment; but suggested frequently that judicious change which the nature of the case required.
an affirmative
From this reading The servant introduced Doctor Bull,--yes, Doctor John Bull, or, more properly styled, John Bull, Esq. M.D.--but not F.R.S. No, Doctor Bull had been more ambitious of practising, than of obtaining an empty name.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading _A Brother Patient.--How to make the least use of a Horse._ It was not long before the Doctor received a visit from an old friend; one, who had, in younger days, been a student in the same school, and entered into practice about the same time.
