used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I told her that in that case I should think myself dismissed from her presence as well as favour,” said the doctor.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading “I told her that in that case I should think myself dismissed from her presence as well as favour,” said the doctor.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
confirmsverbUS /kənˈfɜːrmz/
third-person singular of “confirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
dearly loved
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
dejectedlyadverb
in a dejected manner
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
diseasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈziːzd/
caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading “I told her that in that case I should think myself dismissed from her presence as well as favour,” said the doctor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
DouglassnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading “I told her that in that case I should think myself dismissed from her presence as well as favour,” said the doctor.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I told her that in that case I should think myself dismissed from her presence as well as favour,” said the doctor.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I told her that in that case I should think myself dismissed from her presence as well as favour,” said the doctor.
not any; not one
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
prescriptionsnounUS /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “prescription” — directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “I told her that in that case I should think myself dismissed from her presence as well as favour,” said the doctor.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I told her that in that case I should think myself dismissed from her presence as well as favour,” said the doctor.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
Tufton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has consented with great reluctance to see Doctor Tufton; he confirms our fears, and has made no change in her medicines.
being of use or service
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
(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 “I told her that in that case I should think myself dismissed from her presence as well as favour,” said the doctor.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She told Douglass that she hoped he was satisfied by her compliance with his wishes, and added, “Do not think I am to be deceived; I have done with medicines and doctors.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am glad you agree with me in thinking it proper that our dear Mary should know the doctor’s opinion of her aunt’s precarious life.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “She answered that the visits of a friend would still be useful and acceptable;” but added she dejectedly, “your prescriptions may not be more infallible for a sick mind, than a diseased body.”
