used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
react verbally
From this reading His reply was not a direct answer to the question.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did you find Miss Lamar, doctor?
command with authority
From this reading His reply was not a direct answer to the question.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "How did you find Miss Lamar, doctor?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down, Godfrey," he said.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "How did you find Miss Lamar, doctor?
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
Godfrey
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From this reading "Sit down, Godfrey," he said.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sit down, Godfrey," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
How
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From this reading "How did you find Miss Lamar, doctor?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
Lamar
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From this reading "How did you find Miss Lamar, doctor?
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "How did you find Miss Lamar, doctor?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His reply was not a direct answer to the question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
pillsnounUS /pɪlz/
plural of “pill” — something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His reply was not a direct answer to the question.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading His reply was not a direct answer to the question.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sit down, Godfrey," he said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
sauntering
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From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
for a short time
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down, Godfrey," he said.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
spatulanounUS /ˈspætʃʊlə/
a turner with a narrow flexible blade
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Kenneth sat at his table, spatula in hand, making pills, a slight cloud of care on his brow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His reply was not a direct answer to the question.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Anything much the matter?" asked Dale, sauntering into his friend's office that evening, shortly after the return of the latter from his round of visits among his patients.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His reply was not a direct answer to the question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How did you find Miss Lamar, doctor?
