Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

later than; following

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

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

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

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

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.

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

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

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From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

someone who cuts or carves stone

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

without deviation

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

a social unit living together

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

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

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

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

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

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

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

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

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

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

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

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

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

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

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

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

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.

the act of departing

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

roused to anger

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

make reference to

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

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

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

express in speech

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

not in physical motion

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

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

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.

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

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

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

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

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

From this reading "I must go and see Paul, however, since he was good enough to mention me to you."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.

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

From this reading Whereupon Professor Cutter buttoned up his coat and went away, leaving me to my reflections by the library fire.

which person or people

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

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

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

belonging to which person

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading If Carvel had intended to have a family party in his house at Christmas, including his nephew whom he had never seen, and whose mother had been mad, and the great scientist who had attended her, it seemed strange that he should have asked me as directly as he had done to spend the whole winter under his roof.

a late time of life

From this reading "A physician, in his imagination, will continue to study a case for years after it has passed out of his treatment," answered my companion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You speak as though you were still treating it," I remarked.