Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

later than; following

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

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

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

an occurrence of something

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading "No objection to that," said the young doctor, reaching for the desk 'phone.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No objection to that," said the young doctor, reaching for the desk 'phone.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

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

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

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

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

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

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

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

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

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From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

in your mind

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

not any; not one

From this reading "No objection to that," said the young doctor, reaching for the desk 'phone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading "No objection to that," said the young doctor, reaching for the desk 'phone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

approval to do something

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading "No objection to that," said the young doctor, reaching for the desk 'phone.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading "No objection to that," said the young doctor, reaching for the desk 'phone.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No objection to that," said the young doctor, reaching for the desk 'phone.

except for; apart from

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

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

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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

From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

not moved to serious regard

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

the activity of making visits

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

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

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

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From this reading The Spider felt tempted to resort to bribery, but there was something so officious and aggressively professional in the manner of this "straw-boss"--as The Spider mentally labeled him--that The Spider hesitated to flatter his egotism by admitting that he held the whip-hand.

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From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

which person or people

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This young doctor knew nothing of The Spider's connection with the Annersley case, and was altogether unimpressed by The Spider's appearance, save that he mentally labeled him a "rough-neck" who was evidently pretty badly crippled by rheumatism.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Then mebby you can find out how he's getting along?" queried The Spider, in his high-pitched voice.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading WHITE-EYE The third time that The Spider called at the hospital, and, as usual, in the evening, he was told by the young house-doctor, temporarily in charge, that he could not see the patient in room 218 without permission from the physician in charge of the case, as it was after visiting hours, and, moreover, there had been altogether too much freedom allowed visitors as it was.