used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UPWARD MOVEMENT.
anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to this old Mr. Hudson positively objected.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
move gently or carefully
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
divisible by two
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
a social unit living together
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading AN UPWARD MOVEMENT.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But to this old Mr. Hudson positively objected.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading But to this old Mr. Hudson positively objected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But to this old Mr. Hudson positively objected.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading But to this old Mr. Hudson positively objected.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
professorshipnounUS /prəˈfesərʃɪp/
the position of professor
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
move upward
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
having a supporting base
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the same time, he proposed to his father to give up his business, and live at ease for the rest of his life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
directed up
From this reading AN UPWARD MOVEMENT.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
WalnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
warmestadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrməst/
superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MUCH sooner than even his warmest friends anticipated, did Doctor Hudson rise to the professorship of anatomy and surgery; his predecessor having vacated the chair in consequence of some misunderstanding among the faculty, in which an implied censure was permitted to rest upon him.
which person or people
From this reading Shortly after rising into this position, which greatly increased his income, Doctor Hudson, who had since his marriage continued to reside in his father's family, took a handsome house in Walnut street, and commenced housekeeping in a style appropriate to his condition and standing in the profession.
