Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

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From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

anew

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

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

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

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

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

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

From this reading AS DR.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

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

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

under normal conditions

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

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

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

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

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

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From this reading AS DR.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

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

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

divisible by two

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

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

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

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

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

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

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

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

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

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

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

disregarded

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

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

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

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

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

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

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

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

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

female equine animal

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

come together

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

the force of workers available

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

many times at short intervals

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

and nothing more

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

with speed

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

a disputant who advocates reform

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

only a very short time before

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

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

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

in or at that place or location

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

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

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In a town as small as Corinth, there are many opportunities for even the busiest men to meet, and scarcely a day passed that the doctor and the preacher did not exchange greetings, at least.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

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

From this reading The friendship between Dan and Dr. Abbott had grown rapidly, as was natural, for the two men had much in common.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As often as their duties permitted they were together; sometimes at the office or in Dan's rooms; again, of an evening, at Harry's home; or driving miles across country behind the bay mare or big Jim--the physician to see a patient, and the minister to be the "hitchin' post."

belonging to which person

From this reading HARRY SEES IT "Thus Dr. Harry presented another side of the problem to his bewildered friend--a phase of the question commonly ignored by every fiery reformer, whose particular reformation is the one--the only way."