Chapter XXXIII · The Doctor Makes a Clean Breast of It

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

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

later than; following

From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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

From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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

From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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

From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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

From this reading This, however, she did gradually; and, about a fortnight after the dinner at Dunmore House, the doctor told Mrs Kelly and Martin that his patient was out of danger.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.

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From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

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

From this reading Barry’s attempt on Doctor Colligan’s virtue was very unsuccessful, for Anty continued to mend under the treatment of that uncouth but safe son of Galen.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading As Colligan told her brother, the fever had left her, though for some time it was doubtful whether she had strength to recover from its effects.

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

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

during the time that

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will now return for a while to Dunmore, and settle the affairs of the Kellys and Lynches, which we left in rather a precarious state.

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From this reading Martin had for some time made up his mind that Anty was to live for many years in the character of Mrs Martin, and could not therefore be said to be much affected by the communication.