anew
From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
(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 He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
Bolivick
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From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is rather weak, but otherwise he's splendid.'
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
Dr
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From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
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 become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
EDGECUMBE'S
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From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Your friend's talking quite naturally with Merril.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
he's
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From this reading He is rather weak, but otherwise he's splendid.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is rather weak, but otherwise he's splendid.'
It's
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From this reading 'It's all right, Luscombe.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
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 He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
Luscombe
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From this reading 'It's all right, Luscombe.
McClure
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From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
come together
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
Merril
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From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
as might be expected
From this reading Your friend's talking quite naturally with Merril.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He is rather weak, but otherwise he's splendid.'
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Your friend's talking quite naturally with Merril.
on the contrary
From this reading He is rather weak, but otherwise he's splendid.'
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
RESOLVEverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
precisely, exactly
From this reading 'It's all right, Luscombe.
cut with a saw
From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading EDGECUMBE'S RESOLVE Some hours later I saw Colonel McClure again.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He is rather weak, but otherwise he's splendid.'
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Your friend's talking quite naturally with Merril.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He is rather weak, but otherwise he's splendid.'
(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 He had become so interested in Edgecumbe's case, that he refused to go back to Plymouth until he was certain that all was well; and although Dr. Merril had left early that morning, in order to attend to his patients, he had arranged to meet him at Bolivick later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Your friend's talking quite naturally with Merril.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your friend's talking quite naturally with Merril.
