Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

later than; following

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

(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 soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

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

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

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From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

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From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading And he shrank even more from the drudgery of his calling.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

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

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

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From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading And he shrank even more from the drudgery of his calling.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

divisible by two

From this reading And he shrank even more from the drudgery of his calling.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

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

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

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

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

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

From this reading And he shrank even more from the drudgery of his calling.

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

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

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

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

the act of tarrying

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

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

From this reading And he shrank even more from the drudgery of his calling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

a course of conduct

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

participate in games or sport

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

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

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

on the contrary

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading And he shrank even more from the drudgery of his calling.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

in the near future

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

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

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

to that

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

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

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

precisely as stated

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

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

From this reading PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Dr. Irechester was a man of considerable attainments and an active, though not very persevering, intellect.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

at the time that

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.

to a great degree

From this reading He was widely read both in professional and general literature, but had shrunk from the arduous path of specialization.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had private means, inherited in middle life; his wife had a respectable portion; there was, then, nothing in his circumstances to thwart his tastes and tendencies.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He had soon come to see in the late Dr. Evans a means of relief rather than a threat of rivalry; even more easily he slipped into the same way of regarding Mary Arkroyd, helped thereto by a lingering feeling that, after all and in spite of all, when it came to really serious cases, a woman could not, at best, play more than second fiddle.