used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
(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 Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
a cherished desire
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
antisepticadjectiveUS /ˌæntəˈseptɪk/
thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
any person at all
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
on or to one side
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
Barnhelm
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From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
devotingverbUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
electro-medical
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From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
divisible by two
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
a social unit living together
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
of great significance or value
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
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 He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
absolutely essential
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
only a very short time before
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
a quantity of money
From this reading In the front room of his apartment he carried on his experiments, and so complete was his devotion to the object of his ambition that he scarcely allowed himself time to earn, by his profession, even the modest sum necessary for the household expenses.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
not known
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aside from the fact that he was thoroughly qualified for his profession, he had a gentle, kindly manner that made him popular with all his patients.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His might have been an unusual success, but of late years he had devoted more and more of his time to research work.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had a growing reputation in the medical world, as an expert in the development of electro-medical apparatus, and unknown to anyone he was devoting all his energies to the realization of a theory, which to his mind at least promised to be the most important medical discovery since the introduction of antiseptic surgery.
a late time of life
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL Doctor Martin Barnhelm had for over twenty years practised medicine in New York.
