Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading This being noticed and getting abroad, did not help him in his profession.

later than; following

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

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

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This being noticed and getting abroad, did not help him in his profession.

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

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading This being noticed and getting abroad, did not help him in his profession.

your usual mood

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

divisible by two

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

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

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading This being noticed and getting abroad, did not help him in his profession.

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

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading This being noticed and getting abroad, did not help him in his profession.

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

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

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

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

past form of “irk” — irritate or vex

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

the act of departing

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

joined in matrimony

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This being noticed and getting abroad, did not help him in his profession.

being perceived or observed

From this reading This being noticed and getting abroad, did not help him in his profession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

on one occasion

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

past form of “overstock” — stock excessively

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading This being noticed and getting abroad, did not help him in his profession.

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

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

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading His father, after leaving Oxford and studying medicine in Edinburgh, had married a lady of the latter city, and emigrated to Philadelphia to practise as a physician.

express in words

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This being noticed and getting abroad, did not help him in his profession.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Moreover, he was of so book-loving a disposition that if he happened to have sat down to a favourite volume, and a request came for his services, it irked him exceedingly to respond.

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

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

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

From this reading _The Faringfields._ Having shown how Philip Winwood came among us, I ought to tell at once, though of course I learned it from him afterwards, all that need be known of his previous life.

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

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But whether 'twas that the Quaker metropolis was overstocked with doctors even then, or for other reasons, there was little call for Doctor Winwood's ministrations.