Chapter VIII

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

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

equally

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

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

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

subject to appointment

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

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

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

without stop or interruption

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Not so the doctor.

plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

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

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

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

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

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

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

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

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

the quality of being humane

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

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

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

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

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

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

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

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

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

engage in

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

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

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

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

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

absolutely essential

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not so the doctor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

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

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

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

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

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

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

relieve from

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not so the doctor.

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

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

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

From this reading MUNERA PULVERIS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) It is one of the drawbacks of medicine as a profession that one is never rid of one’s responsibilities.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

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

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

up to a particular time

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

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

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

at the time that

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

belonging to which person

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When I agreed to accompany my wife to the spinsters’ dance at Raynesford, I imagined that, for that evening, at least, I was definitely off duty; and in that belief I continued until the conclusion of the eighth dance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The merchant, the lawyer, the civil servant, each at the appointed time locks up his desk, puts on his hat and goes forth a free man with an interval of uninterrupted leisure before him.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Whether at work or at play, awake or asleep, he is the servant of humanity, at the instant disposal of friend or stranger alike whose need may make the necessary claim.