used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
Colleton
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From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
DRAMATIS
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From this reading MORE OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
Forrester
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From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
habituesnounUS /ˈhæbɪtʃuːz/
plural of “habitue” — a regular patron
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
how
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From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
hurtsnounUS /hɜːrts/
plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
engage in
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
mediconounUS /ˈmedɪkoʊ/
a student in medical school
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
PERSONAEnounUS /pərˈsoʊneɪ/
plural of “persona” — an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
From this reading MORE OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
Ralph
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From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
remembrancesnounUS /rɪˈmembrənsɪz/
plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
soi-disantadjective
as claimed by and for yourself often without justification
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
in the near future
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
dependable
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
carry out
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE OF THE DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a few days, so much for the proper nursing of Mark Forrester, and of the _soi-disant medico_ of the village, Ralph Colleton was able to make his appearance below, and take his place among the _habitues_ of the hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His bruises gave him infinitely more concern, and brought him more frequent remembrances of the adventure in which they were acquired.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading His wound, slight at first, was fortunate in simple treatment and in his own excellent constitution.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A stout frame and an eager spirit, impatient of restraint, soon enabled our young traveller to conquer much of the pain and inconvenience which his hurts gave him, proving how much the good condition of the physical man depends upon the will.
