used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Leslie and I have been sitting here cultivating a magnificent crop of the blues.
bluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading "Leslie and I have been sitting here cultivating a magnificent crop of the blues.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
Bussey
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From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading "Leslie and I have been sitting here cultivating a magnificent crop of the blues.
cultivatingverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading "Leslie and I have been sitting here cultivating a magnificent crop of the blues.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
Dr
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From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Leslie and I have been sitting here cultivating a magnificent crop of the blues.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Leslie and I have been sitting here cultivating a magnificent crop of the blues.
of the present time and place
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading "Leslie and I have been sitting here cultivating a magnificent crop of the blues.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "How is my patient?" he asked, with an elaborate assumption of the popular physician's "bedside manner."
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Leslie and I have been sitting here cultivating a magnificent crop of the blues.
smoking-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
UnderwoodnounUS /ˈʌndərwʊd/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The surgery, whatever claim it may originally have had to the title, appeared now to be the doctor's den and smoking-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Bussey indicated that he would find the doctor there, and Burton did not attempt to conceal from himself the pleasure with which he discovered that Leslie was with her father, and that she gave no sign of any intention to beat an immediate retreat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mighty glad to see you," said Dr. Underwood, with a look that made the words go home.
