used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
bledverbUS /bled/
inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
bleedverbUS /bliːd/
To lose or emit fluid, or metaphorically to seep magical essence from an enchanted tome.
From this reading The oldest granddaughter was down with brain fever, and she wanted Moses to bleed her.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The oldest granddaughter was down with brain fever, and she wanted Moses to bleed her.
calomelnoun
a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
cupped
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From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Moses did it with great skill.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
Dorcas
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From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
dosesnounUS /ˈdoʊsəz/
plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The oldest granddaughter was down with brain fever, and she wanted Moses to bleed her.
Dr
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From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
a social unit living together
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The oldest granddaughter was down with brain fever, and she wanted Moses to bleed her.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
flax-wheel
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From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading The oldest granddaughter was down with brain fever, and she wanted Moses to bleed her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Moses did it with great skill.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moses did it with great skill.
jalap
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From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The oldest granddaughter was down with brain fever, and she wanted Moses to bleed her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
a person who is being chased
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
run-round
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From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The oldest granddaughter was down with brain fever, and she wanted Moses to bleed her.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Moses did it with great skill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
spinning-chamber
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From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When he practiced medicine, he pursued the same course Dr. Potter did, their family physician; he bled and "cupped" Patty's dolls, and gave them strong doses of calomel and "jalap."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
TITHING-MAN
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From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dorcas was at the little flax-wheel spinning linen, and Patty was in a corner under the eaves, with her rag babies spread out before her,--quite a family of them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The oldest granddaughter was down with brain fever, and she wanted Moses to bleed her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
(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 TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
at the time that
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
a late time of life
From this reading THE TITHING-MAN One summer's day, two years or so after this, Moses was half sick with a "run-round" on his finger, and consented to go up in the spinning-chamber and play with Patty: he never played with girls when he was well.
