Chapter X

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

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

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

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

a man from your own country

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not talk much in the sick-room.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

forceful and extreme and rigorous

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

divisible by two

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

brusque and surly and forbidding

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

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

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

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

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

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

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

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

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

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From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

female equine animal

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He did not talk much in the sick-room.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

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

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not talk much in the sick-room.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

out of fashion

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

above and across; more than

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

an amount of time

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

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

From this reading He did not talk much in the sick-room.

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

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

make square

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He did not talk much in the sick-room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

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

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

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

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

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

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His remedies were old-fashioned and drastic, but he always in some fashion conveyed a sense of confidence to his patients.

at the time that

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.

a Caucasian

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

which person or people

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

belonging to which person

From this reading ROGER’S MASTER The doctor—whose name was Square—was a bluff old countryman who was accustomed to ride miles over the moor every day on his old white mare, Jessie, in pursuit of his calling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A picturesque figure was Silas Square, immensely big and powerful, gruff and short of speech, but with a heart as soft as a woman’s.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading He came every morning and evening during the worst period of Frances’ illness, Nurse Dolly always accompanying him, and his strong kindly presence never failed to encourage, even at the time when Nell’s whispered confidences told Frances that he believed the end to be near.