used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
Annie
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From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading The doctor was in his dressing-gown, and put the young man at ease, by asking permission to continue smoking his pipe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
boarding-place
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From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The doctor was in his dressing-gown, and put the young man at ease, by asking permission to continue smoking his pipe.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The doctor was in his dressing-gown, and put the young man at ease, by asking permission to continue smoking his pipe.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
diffidentadjective
showing modest reserve
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
dressing-gown
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From this reading The doctor was in his dressing-gown, and put the young man at ease, by asking permission to continue smoking his pipe.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The doctor was in his dressing-gown, and put the young man at ease, by asking permission to continue smoking his pipe.
a boy or man
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
fresh-complexioned
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From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
Gilder'snounUS /ˈɡɪldərz/
possessive form of “gilder” — someone whose occupation is to apply an overlay of gold or gilt
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
naissant-moustached
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From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
not any; not one
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
approval to do something
From this reading The doctor was in his dressing-gown, and put the young man at ease, by asking permission to continue smoking his pipe.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The doctor was in his dressing-gown, and put the young man at ease, by asking permission to continue smoking his pipe.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The doctor was in his dressing-gown, and put the young man at ease, by asking permission to continue smoking his pipe.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The doctor was in his dressing-gown, and put the young man at ease, by asking permission to continue smoking his pipe.
Storrs
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From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dr. Forest was pleased to see a fresh-complexioned, naissant-moustached, handsome young fellow, very diffident in the presence of the popular physician.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
in or at the place that
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
which person or people
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The next morning, after hearing Annie Gilder’s story, the doctor sent a written message to George Storrs, at his boarding-place.
but in spite of that
From this reading Young Storrs had not yet heard the name of the young woman who had been rescued from the river; no one seemed to know where she was, and the report was current that she had since died.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As it was Sunday, the young man was free, waited on the doctor immediately, and was shown into his sanctum.
