used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Do not trouble about that," she had answered soothingly.
a quantity of money
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Do not trouble about that," she had answered soothingly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mr. Harding shall be paid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do not trouble about that," she had answered soothingly.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
Haughton
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From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
and nothing more
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
MOUSEYadjective
infested with mice
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
and nothing more
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "Mr. Harding shall be paid.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
an educational institution
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Mr. Harding shall be paid.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do not trouble about that," she had answered soothingly.
soothinglyadverbUS /ˈsuːðɪŋli/
in a soothing manner
From this reading "Do not trouble about that," she had answered soothingly.
not in physical motion
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Do not trouble about that," she had answered soothingly.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
in or at the place that
From this reading MOUSEY GOES TO SCHOOL THE house where Mrs. Downing lived was in one of the busiest thoroughfares of Haughton.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "If only I was dying free from debt," he had said to his wife a few days before his death; "but there is still a considerable amount owing to Mr. Harding."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It had been a good position for a doctor's house, but the late master had not lived long enough to work up a flourishing practice, having died just as people had begun to understand that he was a clever medical practitioner.
