used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
(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 To be sure, they all seem to be helped somehow by goin’.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
Andy
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From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
Bagby
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From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, they all seem to be helped somehow by goin’.”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be sure, they all seem to be helped somehow by goin’.”
make calm or still
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
COLLECTSnounUS /kəˈlekts/
plural of “collect” — a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
consultsverbUS /kənˈsʌlts/
third-person singular of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
DEBTSnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
don't
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From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
divisible by two
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
goin
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From this reading To be sure, they all seem to be helped somehow by goin’.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To be sure, they all seem to be helped somehow by goin’.”
HIRAM
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From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
Legaie
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From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
not any; not one
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To be sure, they all seem to be helped somehow by goin’.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
in the near future
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
StampernounUS /ˈstæmpər/
a workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine)
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
not in physical motion
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, they all seem to be helped somehow by goin’.”
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIRAM STILL COLLECTS HIS DEBTS The old Doctor had become the general adviser of his neighbors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, they all seem to be helped somehow by goin’.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I believe more people consults the old Doctor than does Mr. Bagby and General Legaie together,” said Andy Stamper; “and he don’t know any more about the way to do business these days than my baby.
at the time that
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was soon a problem whether the Doctor could keep his own place from falling into the hands of the Commission.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was that in his calm face and quiet manner which somehow soothed and sent them away with a feeling of being sympathized with, even when no practical aid was rendered.
