used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading The Bishop smiled amiably, and surveyed the great London physician through his glasses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
BLANFORD
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From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
consulting-room
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From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
dogmatismnounUS /ˈdɑːɡmətɪzəm/
the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
the organ of sight
From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The Bishop smiled amiably, and surveyed the great London physician through his glasses.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Bishop smiled amiably, and surveyed the great London physician through his glasses.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Bishop smiled amiably, and surveyed the great London physician through his glasses.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
LordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
come together
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Bishop smiled amiably, and surveyed the great London physician through his glasses.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
proclaimingverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
term of address for a man
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Bishop smiled amiably, and surveyed the great London physician through his glasses.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading The Bishop smiled amiably, and surveyed the great London physician through his glasses.
tactfuladjectiveUS /ˈtæktfəl/
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Bishop smiled amiably, and surveyed the great London physician through his glasses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
Westmoreland's
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From this reading "The Bishop of Blanford!" announced the page, as he threw open the door of Sir Joseph Westmoreland's private consulting-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE BISHOP OF BLANFORD RECEIVES A BLACK EYE.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two men were of thoroughly opposite types: Sir Joseph tall, thin, wiry, his high forehead and piercing blue eye proclaiming a powerful mind well trained for the purposes of science; the Bishop short and broad of stature, with an amiable, rounded, ruddy face, and the low forehead which is typical of a complacent dogmatism.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Sir Joseph came forward to meet his distinguished patient, and said a few tactful words about having long known his Lordship by reputation.
