Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

in the past

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

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

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

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

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

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From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

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

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

British chemist and physicist who established that water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen and who calculated the density of the earth (1731-1810)

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

the act or process of complicating

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

an expert who gives advice

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

someone who has diabetes

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

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

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

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

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

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

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

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

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

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From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

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

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

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

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

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

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

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

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

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

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

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

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

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

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

in a miraculous manner

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

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

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

above and across; more than

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

by chance

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

a human being

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays)

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

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

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

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

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

a male human offspring

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

believed likely

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

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

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For three days and nights of morphia she drowsed away the effects of that first hemorrhage.

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

From this reading Miraculously, as it seemed to her comforted son, death stayed its hand from Julia Cavendish.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.

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

From this reading Heron Baynet, returning hot-foot to Harley Street on his secretary's telegram, insisted--despite the fact that he was a consultant--on ousting Dr. Redbank; on taking over the entire conduct of the case in person.

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

From this reading Now perhaps his advice, and the one slender chance of life it offered, would be taken.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading A year ago the little keen scientist of the lined face, the fine forehead, and the shining eye-glasses had suspected, warned, begged his distinguished patient to let him radiograph her lungs;--mentioned the possibility of a diabetic complication--advised Switzerland.