Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

later than; following

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

side by side

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

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From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

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

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

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

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

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From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

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

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

plural of “constitution” — law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

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

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

intended to deceive

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

inflected form of “entrap” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

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

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

elaborately or excessively ornamented

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

death of a person

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

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

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

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

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

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

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

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

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

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

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

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

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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 After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

(nautical) the forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail that is next to the mast

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

engage in

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

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

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

in a moving manner

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

a form of address for a man

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

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

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

susceptibility to a pathogen

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

plural of “prescription” — directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

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

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

compliant and obedient to authority

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

the act of swimming

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

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

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I should be but too happy if I could make my dying struggles subservient to my country.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

still full

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

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

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

precisely as stated

From this reading I am very ill--I feel that I am fast sinking into a premature grave--but what of that.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

at the time that

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!

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

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading No sooner did our clever medical attendant understand his destination, than he sent away his plate untouched at dinner--refused his wine-- talked movingly of broken constitutions, a predisposition to anasarea, and the deceitful and dangerous appearances of florid health.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At supper, he pronounced himself a lost man, held out his brawny fist to whomsoever would choose to feel his pulse, and sent for the first assistant-surgeon to make him up a tremendous quantity of prescriptions, to be exhibited the ensuing night--to whatever fish might be so unfortunate as to be swimming alongside.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading After this display, and whilst he was languidly sipping a tumbler of barley-water, the Honourable Mr B, our junior luff, was loud in his complaints of being, what he called, fairly entrapped; when Dr Thompson, in a feeble and tremulous voice, read him a long lecture on patriotism, obedience to the dictates of duty, and self-devotion, finishing thus:--"By Heaven, show me the man that flinches from his duty, and I'll show you whatever may be his outward bearing, a craven at heart!