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Chapter XI
THE HOSPITAL BOOK While the nurse was attending to the girl Tarling sought an interview with the medical officer in charge of the hospital. "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor. "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. Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?" "As a witness," said Tarling glibly.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.”
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"”
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.”
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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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As a witness," said Tarling glibly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't think there's a great deal the matter with her," said the doctor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do I understand that she is wanted in connection with the Daffodil Murder?"
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "As a witness," said Tarling glibly.
