used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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in addition
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The Bag of Diamonds, by George Manville Fenn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Bag of Diamonds, by George Manville Fenn.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
DiamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The Bag of Diamonds, by George Manville Fenn.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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elixirnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
at any time
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
Fenn
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The Bag of Diamonds, by George Manville Fenn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a short book, and indeed later editions added some short stories to bring the book up to a respectable size.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
engage in
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
Manville
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From this reading The Bag of Diamonds, by George Manville Fenn.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
obsessedadjectiveUS /əbˈsest/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Bag of Diamonds, by George Manville Fenn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
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reviewernounUS /riˈvjuːər/
someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
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the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a short book, and indeed later editions added some short stories to bring the book up to a respectable size.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a short book, and indeed later editions added some short stories to bring the book up to a respectable size.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a short book, and indeed later editions added some short stories to bring the book up to a respectable size.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Bag of Diamonds, by George Manville Fenn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The story is also unusual for this author, for much of the action takes place on the lower floors of a doctor's house in nineteenth century London.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
precisely as stated
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
worst-printed
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From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
a late time of life
From this reading The doctor had for some years been obsessed with an idea that he could make an elixir of eternal life, and at some point in the recent past he had started to neglect his patients, so that he had very few new patients, so there was not much money in the house, and times were hard.
but in spite of that
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The edition used was one of the worst-printed books your reviewer has ever seen, yet with diligence the story has been extracted from it and is here presented.
