used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
(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 "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
in addition
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He raised his brows when he heard the details.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
true confidential information
From this reading He raised his brows when he heard the details.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
half-hysterical
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From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He raised his brows when he heard the details.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He raised his brows when he heard the details.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
the sound of laughing
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
engage in
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
like better; value more highly
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He raised his brows when he heard the details.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
Ripley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
a special situation
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!
at the time that
From this reading He raised his brows when he heard the details.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not a very gracious speech, but it was a look of pity and not of anger which shone in her eyes as she turned away from his bedside.
which person or people
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Doctor Ripley had a brother, William, who was assistant surgeon at a London hospital, and who was down in Hampshire within a few hours of his hearing of the accident.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I should prefer that you should continue the case," said Doctor Ripley feebly, and then, with a half-hysterical laugh--"You have all the rest of the parish as patients, you know, so you may as well make the thing complete by having me also."
