Chapter XIV

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

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

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

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

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

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

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From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

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

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

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

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading "You must be prepared," he warned her, "for a terrible change in your husband.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading Confronted with Pamela, he found the situation difficult of comprehension.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Confronted with Pamela, he found the situation difficult of comprehension.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

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

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

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

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Confronted with Pamela, he found the situation difficult of comprehension.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You must be prepared," he warned her, "for a terrible change in your husband.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

set up or found

From this reading Confronted with Pamela, he found the situation difficult of comprehension.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

a long fixed look

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

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

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

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

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

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

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "You must be prepared," he warned her, "for a terrible change in your husband.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

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

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

a message received and understood

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

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

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You must be prepared," he warned her, "for a terrible change in your husband.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

above and across; more than

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

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From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "You must be prepared," he warned her, "for a terrible change in your husband.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

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

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Confronted with Pamela, he found the situation difficult of comprehension.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "You must be prepared," he warned her, "for a terrible change in your husband.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

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

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

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

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading "You must be prepared," he warned her, "for a terrible change in your husband.

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

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

at the time that

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

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

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

belonging to which person

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He scrutinised her intently, with kindly interested gaze, thinking her over in the light of the information he had received from Dare on the previous day, which, meagre as it had been, had conveyed the impression that the wife was much to be pitied.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading When the doctor entered the matron withdrew; and the medical man, an older man than the junior partner whom Dare had interviewed on his first visit, drew a chair forward and sat down opposite to Pamela.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You must be prepared," he warned her, "for a terrible change in your husband.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Dare's version had explained the young woman whose connection with Arnott had puzzled the doctor when first called upon to attend this case.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You must be prepared," he warned her, "for a terrible change in your husband.