Chapter XI · The Doctor Takes a Hand

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

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

later than; following

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The boy looked up with almost startled inquiry.

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

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

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

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

aroused to action

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

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

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

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

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

a youthful male person

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

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

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

a secret listener to private conversations

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

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

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

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

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

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

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

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

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

a search for knowledge

From this reading The boy looked up with almost startled inquiry.

characterized by conscious design or purpose

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

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

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

a boy or man

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

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

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The boy looked up with almost startled inquiry.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He had not supposed that their meeting had been observed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He had not supposed that their meeting had been observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

and nothing more

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

by chance

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading The boy looked up with almost startled inquiry.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

required or under orders

From this reading He had not supposed that their meeting had been observed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

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

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had not supposed that their meeting had been observed.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The boy looked up with almost startled inquiry.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

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

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

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

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

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

From this reading Finding that the boy was in a listless state, from which he had been aroused only by his interest in his new friend, the physician, after dismissing the nurse, sat down by the bed-side and took the thin hand in his own.

which person or people

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."

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

From this reading Doctor Wainridge had done a little thinking on his own part and he arrived at the Widdemere home early the next morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boy looked up with almost startled inquiry.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Robert, lad," he began in a low voice that could not possibly be overheard by an intentional or unintentional eavesdropper, "I hear that you have made the acquaintance of that little gypsy lady who is staying next door."