Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

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From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

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

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

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

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

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

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

(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 When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

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

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

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

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

plural of “healer” — a person skilled in a particular type of therapy

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

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

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

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

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

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

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

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

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

engage in

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

a form of address for a man

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

many times at short intervals

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

and nothing more

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

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

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

move upward

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

cut with a saw

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

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

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

carry out

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

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

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

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

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

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

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

below the required standards for a purpose

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

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

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading During the time he was at college, he did often think of what Mr Shepherd had said to him.

at the time that

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

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

From this reading HOW WILLIE DID HIS BEST TO MAKE A BIRD OF AGNES.

possessive form of “work” — activity directed toward making or doing something

From this reading He thought this especially when he saw that they cared nothing for their patients, neither had any desire to take a part in the general business for the work's sake, but only wanted a practice that they might make a living.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When he was tempted to any self-indulgence, the thought would always rise that this was not the way to become able to help people, especially the real selves of them; and, when amongst the medical students, he could not help thinking how much better doctors some of them would make if they would but try the medicine of the other basket for themselves.

people who are wounded

From this reading For such are nearly as unfit to be healers of the body, as mere professional clergymen to be healers of broken hearts and wounded minds.