the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But taking advantage of the opportunity, exclaimed:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
Albertson
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From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But taking advantage of the opportunity, exclaimed:
Carl
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From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
DIAGNOSISnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading But taking advantage of the opportunity, exclaimed:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
set up or found
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
Marmion
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From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
except for; apart from
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
cut with a saw
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
an educational institution
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had hardly hoped for so early an opportunity to interview his interesting patient.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
not in physical motion
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But taking advantage of the opportunity, exclaimed:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The day after the doctor's arrival the second time, Tom being in school and Bishop Albertson away, he found himself in the office alone with Carl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
male cat
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The secretary still dragged himself through each day's work, spending the evening in his room with Tom.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FURTHER DIAGNOSIS Doctor Marmion, of New York, was greatly drawn toward his young patient at the Monastery, and as he saw him daily wasting away, he concluded that something more than medicine was needed to save his life.
