Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading 'AS ONE DEAD IN THE BOTTOM OF A TOMB.'

having a strong healthy body

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

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

From this reading 'AS ONE DEAD IN THE BOTTOM OF A TOMB.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

the lower side of anything

From this reading 'AS ONE DEAD IN THE BOTTOM OF A TOMB.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

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

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading 'AS ONE DEAD IN THE BOTTOM OF A TOMB.'

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

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

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

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

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

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

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

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

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

occurring every hour or payable by the hour

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

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

From this reading 'AS ONE DEAD IN THE BOTTOM OF A TOMB.'

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

immediately past

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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 He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'AS ONE DEAD IN THE BOTTOM OF A TOMB.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'AS ONE DEAD IN THE BOTTOM OF A TOMB.'

not easily borne; wearing

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

possessive form of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

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

From this reading 'AS ONE DEAD IN THE BOTTOM OF A TOMB.'

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

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

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading 'AS ONE DEAD IN THE BOTTOM OF A TOMB.'

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

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

at the time that

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

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

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.

which person or people

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

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

From this reading Dr. Mallison came to Wimperfield at the same hour as on the occasion of his first visit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was with the patient for nearly half-an-hour, and he confabulated with Mr. Fosbroke for at least another half hour, so it could not be said that he performed the physician's duty in a careless or perfunctory manner.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He gave a peremptory order for a second nurse, an able-bodied experienced woman, who could relieve Towler in his now most onerous duties--duties growing hourly more painful, since the last development of the patient's delirium was a violent hatred of his attendant, who, as he believed, was always lying in wait to do him some injury.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading But his opinion was not hopeful; and there was a gravity in his manner when he talked to Ida and her stepmother which was evidently intended to prepare them for the worst.