used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
in the past
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As a witness," said Tarling glibly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
DaffodilnounUS /ˈdæfədɪl/
any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
don't
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From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
a young female
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
gliblyadverbUS /ˈɡlɪbli/
with superficial plausibility
From this reading "As a witness," said Tarling glibly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
and nothing more
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
that is looked for
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
Tarling
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From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
there's
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From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "In fact, she was fit for discharge from hospital two or three days ago, and it was only at her request that we let her stay.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading "As a witness," said Tarling glibly.
