used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Even that manner of his, though a little forbidding, had the merit of inspiring confidence.
the specified day of the month
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
diagnosticiannoun
a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
divisible by two
From this reading Even that manner of his, though a little forbidding, had the merit of inspiring confidence.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Even that manner of his, though a little forbidding, had the merit of inspiring confidence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading Even that manner of his, though a little forbidding, had the merit of inspiring confidence.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even that manner of his, though a little forbidding, had the merit of inspiring confidence.
lucrativeadjectiveUS /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a sizeable profit
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even that manner of his, though a little forbidding, had the merit of inspiring confidence.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Even that manner of his, though a little forbidding, had the merit of inspiring confidence.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
PatientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even that manner of his, though a little forbidding, had the merit of inspiring confidence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Esther thought that if he had been more keenly interested or a better business man he might have developed his practice into a large and lucrative one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Esther was not mistaken in her surmise that the doctor was by choice at least more of a scientist than a physician.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Patients he had to be sure, a respectable number, composed mostly of English and American tourists, well-to-do people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She recognised in him the sure instinct of the natural diagnostician, she knew enough to realise that his methods and knowledge were up to date.
