Chapter XXX

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

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

later than; following

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

in an alarming manner

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

(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 He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

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

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

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

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

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

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

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

From this reading He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

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From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

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From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

brought together in one place

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

highest in quality

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

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

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

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

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

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

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

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

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

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

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

a social unit living together

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

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

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

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

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

on one occasion

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

the act of creating written works

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

with speed

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

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

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

in the near future

From this reading Soon after the entire household had gathered about Jessie, in the greatest alarm.

plural of “staple” — (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

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

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

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

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

precisely as stated

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.

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

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

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

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He felt sure they could rest Miss Staples' case with all safety in his hands.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading As the hours wore on, poor Jessie Staples grew so alarmingly worse, and the fever increased so rapidly, that, despite her entreaties, Dorothy felt that she must summon medical aid.

a late time of life

From this reading A physician was sent for at once--Doctor Crandall, whom Mrs. Garner had known for long years.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It so happened that the doctor lay very ill himself from an attack of _la grippe_, and, penning a line or so to Mrs. Garner, he explained that he had sent as a substitute a young doctor whom he had taken into his office to act for him during his illness.