Chapter III

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

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

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

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

serving as an essential component

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading His mind, however, was constantly on the topic of the morning and the disagreeable task confronting him.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading His mind, however, was constantly on the topic of the morning and the disagreeable task confronting him.

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From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

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

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

not to your liking

From this reading His mind, however, was constantly on the topic of the morning and the disagreeable task confronting him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

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From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

on the floor closest to level with the ground

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

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

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His mind, however, was constantly on the topic of the morning and the disagreeable task confronting him.

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

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His mind, however, was constantly on the topic of the morning and the disagreeable task confronting him.

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

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

the head of a city government

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His mind, however, was constantly on the topic of the morning and the disagreeable task confronting him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading His mind, however, was constantly on the topic of the morning and the disagreeable task confronting him.

covered with or smelling of mold

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

and nothing more

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

above and across; more than

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

post in a public place

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

plural of “prescription” — directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

make square

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

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

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading His mind, however, was constantly on the topic of the morning and the disagreeable task confronting him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

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

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

up to a particular time

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

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

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading His mind, however, was constantly on the topic of the morning and the disagreeable task confronting him.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

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

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

(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 received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

in or at the place that

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading |THE greater part of the ensuing afternoon was spent by Dr. Dearing in his musty little office on the ground-floor of a building in the central square of the town which was devoted to lawyers' quarters, the rooms of the sheriff of the county, and the council-chamber where the mayor held his court.

which person or people

From this reading Here, however, he met only General Sylvester, who, a dejected picture of offended loneliness, sat on the veranda, a dry cigar between his lips.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Finally he turned over the placard on the door till the word “out” was exposed to view, and went home to supper.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He received a few patients, made some examinations, wrote several prescriptions, and, considering that it was Sunday, he felt that he was fairly well occupied.