adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
Dr
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From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Silence Withers went herself to see him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
Hurlbut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
lapsesnounUS /ˈlæpsɪz/
plural of “lapse” — a mistake resulting from inattention
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
Lemuel
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From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Silence Withers went herself to see him.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
ninety-twoadjective
being two more than ninety
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Silence Withers went herself to see him.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
SilencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Miss Silence Withers went herself to see him.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Her very tranquillity was suspicious, for there must be something of exhaustion in it, and the reaction must come sooner or later.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Silence Withers went herself to see him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was necessary at once to summon a physician to advise as to the treatment of Myrtle, who had received a shock, bodily and mental, not lightly to be got rid of, and very probably to be followed by serious and varied disturbances.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
WithersnounUS /ˈwɪðərz/
the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
From this reading Miss Silence Withers went herself to see him.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Here was a case in which a few words from him might soothe the patient and give confidence to all who were interested in her.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Old Dr. Lemuel Hurlbut, at the age of ninety-two, very deaf, very nearly blind, very feeble, liable to odd lapses of memory, was yet a wise counsellor in doubtful and difficult cases, and on rare occasions was still called upon to exercise his ancient skill.
