Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Under these circumstances Lady Frederica declined absolutely remaining at the Castle.

anew

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

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

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

any thing at all

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

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From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Under these circumstances Lady Frederica declined absolutely remaining at the Castle.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Under these circumstances Lady Frederica declined absolutely remaining at the Castle.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

the official residence of a dean

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Under these circumstances Lady Frederica declined absolutely remaining at the Castle.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

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From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “My nerves really wouldn’t stand it,” she explained.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

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From this reading Under these circumstances Lady Frederica declined absolutely remaining at the Castle.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

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

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

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

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

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From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

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

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

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

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “My nerves really wouldn’t stand it,” she explained.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Under these circumstances Lady Frederica declined absolutely remaining at the Castle.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

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

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My nerves really wouldn’t stand it,” she explained.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading “My nerves really wouldn’t stand it,” she explained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

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

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

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

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “My nerves really wouldn’t stand it,” she explained.

not used up

From this reading Under these circumstances Lady Frederica declined absolutely remaining at the Castle.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “My nerves really wouldn’t stand it,” she explained.

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

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “My nerves really wouldn’t stand it,” she explained.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

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

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Under these circumstances Lady Frederica declined absolutely remaining at the Castle.

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

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under these circumstances Lady Frederica declined absolutely remaining at the Castle.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

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

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE WAITING OF TWO A week later, and Sydney was at the Deanery again.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

which person or people

From this reading Hugh’s hero, the great surgeon who gave his services to the Blue-friars Hospital, had come down to see St. Quentin, and perform on him the operation which had saved the life of the man Duncombe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I hate anything to do with illness, but hitherto St. Quentin’s has been kept comparatively in the background: in fact, it has been possible to forget it.

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

From this reading “My nerves really wouldn’t stand it,” she explained.