used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSULTATION.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
Alden's
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From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
apologizingverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
Blanchard
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From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A CONSULTATION.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
communicated in words
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
Graeme's
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From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
graphicallyadverbUS /ˈɡræfɪkli/
in a diagrammatic manner
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
gray-blueadjective
of blue tinged with grey
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
a person who carries a message
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
a particular point in time
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
a form of address for a man
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
as might be expected
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
not any; not one
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
with low volume
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
Roland
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From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
required or under orders
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She expressed no surprise, however, but quietly corrected his mistake in addressing her, and, after listening attentively to his statement, added, after a moment or two of thought:
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Miss Blanchard, on her side, was surprised at encountering, in Roland Graeme's unusual type of face and expression, with the clear, candid, gray-blue eyes, so different an individual from the one she had expected to find waiting in the surgery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
at the time that
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
belonging to which person
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He met her with his usual frank and ready courtesy, addressing her as "Mrs. Blanchard, I presume?"--apologizing for the trouble he had given her, and describing briefly, but graphically, the condition of the patient on whose behalf he had come, as Mr. Alden's messenger.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Roland Graeme's inquiry regarding the time of the doctor's return was answered by the entrance of a tall and graceful young lady, he naturally supposed her to be the doctor's wife.
