used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
make calm or still
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
cannyadjectiveUS /ˈkæni/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
well in the past; former
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
diplomanounUS /dɪˈploʊmɑː/
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
dubbedverbUS /dʌbd/
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
Dunstan
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From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
Eildon
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From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
the literary culture
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
on one occasion
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
ScotsmannounUS /ˈskɑːtsmən/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mine host was a canny, cautious Scotsman, and manifested due deliberation in a matter of so much moment.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
St
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From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
testimonialsnounUS /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəlz/
plural of “testimonial” — something that serves as evidence
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
TweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after I had obtained my diploma, and was dubbed M.D., an opening for a medical practitioner occurred in the pleasant village of St Dunstan, situated on the beautiful banks of the Tweed.
(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 Knowing well that I might be forestalled by a day’s delay, I bundled up my testimonials and letters of recommendation, and departed at once for the scene of action.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
at the time that
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The shadows of a calm October evening were drooping over the Eildon Hills, and the Tweed was murmuring peacefully along its winding course, when I entered the principal street of the village, and took up my quarters at the inn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
but in spite of that
From this reading After refreshing myself with such entertainment as the house afforded, I called in the landlord, told him the object of my visit, and inquired if any other medical gentlemen had yet made their appearance.
