Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

with affection

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

later than; following

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

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From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

a young person of either sex

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

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From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

divisible by two

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

accept an excuse for

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

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From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

death of a person

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

without bounds

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

and nothing more

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

above and across; more than

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

new

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

a small secluded room

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

short and blunt

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

in a surreptitious manner

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The doctor tried to look grave, but the effort resulted only in a mixed expression of fun and seriousness.

not known

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading Fritzy’s face showed traces of recent tears, but his valiant air not even tears could subdue.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

at the time that

From this reading The doctor was always glad of an excuse to stop at The Snuggery; but he had been exceedingly anxious that night, when he had been summoned thither.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.

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From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He stood by Dr. Winslow’s side, affectionately resting one arm across the gentleman’s shoulder, and with the other surreptitiously wiping his besmeared and stubby little nose.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading To his mind, small Fritzy was a “delicious child,” infinitely diverting after the many grave cares which weighed upon the heart of the country physician, to whom each patient was like an old friend, therefore to be worried over beyond a mere professional interest in an unknown patient.