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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Stanbury was suffering from bronchitis, and a complication of diseases about her throat and chest.
acknowledged
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
action
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From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
attributed
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
authority
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
became
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From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
bronchitis
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From this reading Miss Stanbury was suffering from bronchitis, and a complication of diseases about her throat and chest.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
case
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
changed
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From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
chest
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From this reading Miss Stanbury was suffering from bronchitis, and a complication of diseases about her throat and chest.
Christmas-day
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
complication
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From this reading Miss Stanbury was suffering from bronchitis, and a complication of diseases about her throat and chest.
discretion
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
diseases
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From this reading Miss Stanbury was suffering from bronchitis, and a complication of diseases about her throat and chest.
Dorothy
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
doubt
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
DURINGprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SHEWING WHAT HAPPENED DURING MISS STANBURY'S ILLNESS.
England
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
experience
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
fidgety
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From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Stanbury was suffering from bronchitis, and a complication of diseases about her throat and chest.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
HAPPENED
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From this reading SHEWING WHAT HAPPENED DURING MISS STANBURY'S ILLNESS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
highest
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
ILLNESS
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From this reading SHEWING WHAT HAPPENED DURING MISS STANBURY'S ILLNESS.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
line
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
Mancrudy
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
Martin
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
matters
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
meaning
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
MISS
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From this reading SHEWING WHAT HAPPENED DURING MISS STANBURY'S ILLNESS.
Mr
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
only
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
ordered
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From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
ordinary
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
Peter
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
Peter's
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
plan
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From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
practitioner
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
said
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
sanction
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From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
see
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
sent
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
serious
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
SHEWING
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From this reading SHEWING WHAT HAPPENED DURING MISS STANBURY'S ILLNESS.
side
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
Sir
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
Stanbury
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
STANBURY'S
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From this reading SHEWING WHAT HAPPENED DURING MISS STANBURY'S ILLNESS.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
suffering
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From this reading Miss Stanbury was suffering from bronchitis, and a complication of diseases about her throat and chest.
taken
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
there
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
things
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Miss Stanbury was suffering from bronchitis, and a complication of diseases about her throat and chest.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
treated
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
treatment
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
undeniable
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
undoubtedly
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From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
very
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
west
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From this reading It was on Christmas-day that Sir Peter Mancrudy, the highest authority on such matters in the west of England, was sent for to see Miss Stanbury; and Sir Peter had acknowledged that things were very serious.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SHEWING WHAT HAPPENED DURING MISS STANBURY'S ILLNESS.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
wisely
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The plan of action was undoubtedly changed, and Mr. Martin became very fidgety, and ordered nothing without Sir Peter's sanction.
word
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
words
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From this reading He took Dorothy on one side, and told her that Mr. Martin, the ordinary practitioner, had treated the case, no doubt, quite wisely throughout; that there was not a word to be said against Mr. Martin, whose experience was great, and whose discretion was undeniable; but, nevertheless,--at least it seemed to Dorothy that this was the only meaning to be attributed to Sir Peter's words,--Mr. Martin had in this case taken one line of treatment, when he ought to have taken another.
