used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
(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 Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
see with attention
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
easesnounUS /ˈiːzɪz/
plural of “eas” — a federal warning system that is activated by FEMA; enables the President to take over the United States airwaves to warn the whole country of major catastrophic events
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
eyewater
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From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
a boy or man
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
not in action or at work
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
overwhelmverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
pillsnounUS /pɪlz/
plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
SCHILLERnounUS /ˈʃɪlər/
German romantic writer (1759-1805)
From this reading SCHILLER.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
sellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They thanked the man with the leather back for having driven away the odious stranger, and inquired what he knew of him?
at the time that
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
which person or people
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the offensive man left the room, the guests looked at each other with astonishment; they were in a state of mind similar to that of one who sees a heavy storm arise, and expects it to burst and overwhelm him; when, behold, it produces little more than a flash in the pan.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
but in spite of that
From this reading Hope, faith, and confidence are there, For all that I esteem are near; And yet suspicion finds its way, And makes my hopeless mind its prey.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I know him well," he answered; "he is a worthless, idle fellow, a travelling doctor, who sells pills to cure the plague; extracts the worm from dogs, and crops their ears; eases young women of thick necks; and gives the old ones eyewater, which, instead of healing, makes them blind.
