Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

the state of being absent

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

later than; following

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "You don't propose to go alone, I suppose?" said Max, pausing.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

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

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

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

From this reading "Are you wanting the car this morning, Dr. Wyndham?"

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

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

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

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading "Are you wanting the car this morning, Dr. Wyndham?"

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

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

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

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

From this reading "You don't propose to go alone, I suppose?" said Max, pausing.

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

From this reading "Are you wanting the car this morning, Dr. Wyndham?"

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

give expression to

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You don't propose to go alone, I suppose?" said Max, pausing.

the act of departing

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

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

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

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

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

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

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Are you wanting the car this morning, Dr. Wyndham?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading "You don't propose to go alone, I suppose?" said Max, pausing.

approval to do something

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "You don't propose to go alone, I suppose?" said Max, pausing.

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

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You don't propose to go alone, I suppose?" said Max, pausing.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

express a supposition

From this reading "You don't propose to go alone, I suppose?" said Max, pausing.

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Are you wanting the car this morning, Dr. Wyndham?"

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Naturally Olga resented having to observe this rule in her father's absence and her manner betrayed as much, but she was too conscientious to neglect its observance.

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

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

nonexistent

From this reading "Are you wanting the car this morning, Dr. Wyndham?"

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

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

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

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PAIN-KILLER "I am going over to Brethaven to see Mrs. Briggs to-day," Olga announced nearly a week later, waylaying Max after breakfast on his way to the surgery with the air of one prepared to resist opposition.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She knew that he would be engaged at the cottage-hospital that morning, but it was one of Dr. Ratcliffe's strict rules that the car should never be used unprofessionally without express permission from himself or his assistant.

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

From this reading "Are you wanting the car this morning, Dr. Wyndham?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are you wanting the car this morning, Dr. Wyndham?"