Chapter IV

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

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

regarded with admiration

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

later than; following

From this reading Not so wonderful perhaps, after all.

anew

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Not so wonderful perhaps, after all.

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From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

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

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

without doubt or question

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

annoying and unpleasant

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

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

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

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

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

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

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

past form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

the organ of sight

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

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

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

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

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

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

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

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

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

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

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

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

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

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

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

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

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

not in physical motion

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not so wonderful perhaps, after all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

on one occasion

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

by chance

From this reading Not so wonderful perhaps, after all.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

only a very short time before

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not so wonderful perhaps, after all.

lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

moving very fast

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

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

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

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From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

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

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

someone who visits

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

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

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

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

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

at the time that

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had not passed half way from the door of Ben’s room to the bedside before his eye caught the strange, dwarfed, little figure stationed motionless in the window, but following every movement in the room with its great, dreamy eyes.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The matron admired and wondered at the careful but swift conclusion of his study of Ben’s case; and when he had--she did not know how--made her feel sure he understood it, and had shown so kind an interest in the old man, and had gone again, it was scarcely five minutes by the great clock in the hall since he came in.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Not so wonderful perhaps, after all.

skill in an occupation or trade

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading If there was a doctor in the world, besides the soulless visitor of the year before, stupid enough to praise the workmanship of a cripple’s chair, and never feel himself roused at the demand made upon his own skill by the cripple, it was not Dr. Thorndyke.

a late time of life

From this reading But she did not once imagine that in the same time he had come closer to Creepy, and seen more clearly what the poor, twisted little frame and the shrinking heart were needing, than she had in the whole three years she had taken the responsibilities of the almshouse upon herself.