Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

the state of being absent

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

consider or hold as true

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

in actual fact

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

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

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

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From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

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

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

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From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

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

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

full of events or incidents

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

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

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

wear away by rubbing

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

street names for marijuana

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

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

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

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

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

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

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

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

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

the state of being honored

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

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

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

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

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

on one occasion

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

owed as a debt

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

rule of personal conduct

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

manifest or bring back

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

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

From this reading Herbert O'Donoghue had experienced a fortunate change in his malady, and on the day following Roach's eventful return, became actually out of danger.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

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

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

in a softened tone

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

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

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Brief as has been the interval of our absence from Glenflesk, time's changes have been there.

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

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

forceful exertion

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

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

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

exhausted

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

(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 The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The remark was a declaration of war, at once; nor was Roach slow to accept the gage of battle--in fact, both parties were well wearied of the truce, and anxious for the fray.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

which person or people

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Sir Archy alone was ungrateful enough to deny the claim of physic, and slightly hinted to Roach, that he had at least benefited his patient by example, if not precept, since he had slept the entire night through, without awaking.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The symptoms of his disease, so suddenly subdued, seemed to reflect immortal honour on the Doctor, who certainly did not scruple to attribute to his skill, what, with more truth, was owing to native vigour and youth.