Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

later than; following

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

in addition

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

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

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

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From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

To lose or emit fluid, or metaphorically to seep magical essence from an enchanted tome.

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Various causes combined to inspire his movement in the present instance.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Various causes combined to inspire his movement in the present instance.

carefully weighed

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

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From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

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From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

full of events or incidents

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

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From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

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

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

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

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

heighten or intensify

From this reading Various causes combined to inspire his movement in the present instance.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Various causes combined to inspire his movement in the present instance.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

engage in

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

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

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

the force of workers available

From this reading TWO OLD MEN.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Various causes combined to inspire his movement in the present instance.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading TWO OLD MEN.

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

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Various causes combined to inspire his movement in the present instance.

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

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

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

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

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

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

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

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO OLD MEN.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

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

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Various causes combined to inspire his movement in the present instance.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Shortly after Martha Deane left home for her eventful ride to Falconer's, the Doctor also mounted his horse and rode out of the village in the opposite direction.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

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

From this reading Two days before, he had been summoned to bleed “Old-man Barton,” on account of a troublesome buzzing in the head, and, although not bidden to make a second professional visit, there was sufficient occasion for him to call upon his patient in the capacity of a neighbor.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Dr. Deane never made a step outside the usual routine of his business without a special and carefully considered reason.