used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
(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 I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
in addition
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless, at my second attempt, I made an awkward mistake, which very nearly led to detection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, at my second attempt, I made an awkward mistake, which very nearly led to detection.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Nevertheless, at my second attempt, I made an awkward mistake, which very nearly led to detection.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
BrookesnounUS /brʊks/
plural of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
Cophagus
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From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
approval
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading Nevertheless, at my second attempt, I made an awkward mistake, which very nearly led to detection.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
a message received and understood
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Nevertheless, at my second attempt, I made an awkward mistake, which very nearly led to detection.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
Long's
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From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Nevertheless, at my second attempt, I made an awkward mistake, which very nearly led to detection.
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nevertheless, at my second attempt, I made an awkward mistake, which very nearly led to detection.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, at my second attempt, I made an awkward mistake, which very nearly led to detection.
not any; not one
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
and nothing more
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
others
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From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
poisonousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
prescriptionsnounUS /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “prescription” — directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
continue talking
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Nevertheless, at my second attempt, I made an awkward mistake, which very nearly led to detection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
St
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From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
um
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From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Good--very good," said Mr Cophagus; "fine boy--learns his business--M.D. one of these days--ride in his coach--um, and so on."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The success of our first attempt encouraged us to proceed; but afraid that I might do some mischief, I asked of Mr Brookes the nature and qualities of the various medicines, as he was mixing the prescriptions, that I might avoid taking any of those which were poisonous.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Brookes, pleased with my continual inquiries, gave me all the information I could desire, and thus I gained, not only a great deal of information, but also a great deal of credit with Mr Cophagus, to whom Mr Brookes had made known my diligence and thirst for knowledge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I perform a wonderful cure upon St John Long's principle, having little or no principle of my own--I begin to puzzle my head with a problem; of all others most difficult to solve.
