Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

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

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She asked him.

next to; at the side of

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

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From this reading Dr. Cendrier, rue Rublet, near the Church; he was the man!

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Dr. Cendrier, rue Rublet, near the Church; he was the man!

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

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From this reading Dr. Cendrier, rue Rublet, near the Church; he was the man!

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

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

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From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

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

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

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

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She asked him.

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

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

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

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

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

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Dr. Cendrier, rue Rublet, near the Church; he was the man!

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 GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Dr. Cendrier, rue Rublet, near the Church; he was the man!

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

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

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

not any; not one

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

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

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

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

From this reading Dr. Cendrier, rue Rublet, near the Church; he was the man!

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading Dr. Cendrier, rue Rublet, near the Church; he was the man!

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

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

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

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

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.

up to a particular time

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

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

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

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

From this reading Dr. Cendrier, rue Rublet, near the Church; he was the man!

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading GRAIN-OF-SALT IS KIND Many times that night Perrine, lying beside her mother, had jumped up and run to the well for water so as to have it fresh.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In spite of her desire to fetch the doctor as early as possible the next morning, she had to wait until Grain-of-Salt had risen, for she did not know what doctor to call in.

which person or people

From this reading Certainly he knew of a good doctor! and a famous one, too! who made his rounds in a carriage, not on foot, like doctors of no account.