administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
advisedlyadverbUS /ædˈvaɪzədli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
anew
From this reading That I should be sent for again I had not the slightest expectation.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading That I should be sent for again I had not the slightest expectation.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
immediately past
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
engage in
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
of an obscure nature
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
narrowestadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊəst/
superlative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
not any; not one
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That I should be sent for again I had not the slightest expectation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
and nothing more
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
oportunity
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From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
restorativenounUS /rəˈstɔːrətɪv/
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading That I should be sent for again I had not the slightest expectation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That I should be sent for again I had not the slightest expectation.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading That I should be sent for again I had not the slightest expectation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
believed likely
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
carry out
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
Thorndyke
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From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
the act of using
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
Weiss
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From this reading Last night he had escaped only by the narrowest margin--assuming him to be still alive--and it was only my unexpectedly firm attitude that had compelled Mr. Weiss to agree to restorative measures.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Official View I rose on the following morning still possessed by the determination to make some oportunity during the day to call on Thorndyke and take his advice on the now urgent question as to what I was to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I use the word "urgent" advisedly; for the incidents of the preceding evening had left me with the firm conviction that poison was being administered for some purpose to my mysterious patient, and that no time must be lost if his life was to be saved.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If what I so strongly suspected was true, Weiss would call in some other doctor, in the hope of better luck, and it was imperative that he should be stopped before it was too late.
