used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
(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 On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
concoctingverbUS /kənˈkɑːktɪŋ/
-ing form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
carefully weighed
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
without stop or interruption
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
dosingverbUS /ˈdoʊsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dose” — treat with an agent; add (an agent) to
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
DR
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From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
at any time
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
an established custom
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
it's
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From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
last-named
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From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
mixturesnounUS /ˈmɪkstʃərz/
plural of “mixture” — (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
not any; not one
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
prescriptionnounUS /prəˈskrɪpʃən/
directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
savesnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
transport commercially
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'If it does no good, there is the blessed and everlasting consolation that it can do no harm.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Passengers annoyed Dr Tom, as they have continued to annoy ships' doctors ever since, for the doctor had a soul above medicine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
male cat
From this reading THE SORT OF MAN DR TOM IS Dr Tom Sheridan sat in his den concocting cooling drinks for himself, and mixtures of quite a different prescription for his patients.
a source of difficulty
From this reading 'It saves a heap of trouble, and it's always handy,' said Dr Tom, as he filled a bottle from his regular tap.
at the time that
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On board ship, when he acted as medical adviser to the skipper, his officers, the crew, and the passengers--the last-named lot he considered of little account--he had been in the habit of dosing them with the same compound for all manner of complaints.
