adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
Ah
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From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My pockets are rather tight.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
emnounUS /em/
a quad with a square body
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
HanounUS /hɑː/
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading Ha, ha, ha!’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
Jobling
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From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
Jonas
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From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
lancetsnounUS /ˈlænsəts/
plural of “lancet” — an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading My pockets are rather tight.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading My pockets are rather tight.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
shirt-frill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading ‘Ah!’ said the doctor, leaning back in his chair, ‘I always take ‘em out of my pocket before I eat.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading My pockets are rather tight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jonas not being in a condition to pursue the subject, took up a case of lancets that was lying on the table, and opened it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr Jobling pulled out his shirt-frill of fine linen, as though he would have said, ‘This is what I call nature in a medical man, sir;’ and looked at Jonas for an observation.
