used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
(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 “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
in addition
From this reading Sister Hyacinthe had also begun to laugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ferrand began to laugh softly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sister Hyacinthe had also begun to laugh.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
make calm or still
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
crockerynounUS /ˈkrɑːkəri/
tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
Ferrand
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From this reading Ferrand began to laugh softly.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sister Hyacinthe had also begun to laugh.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I shall help Sister Saint-Francois,” said he.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “I shall help Sister Saint-Francois,” said he.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
Hyacinthe
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From this reading Sister Hyacinthe had also begun to laugh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I shall help Sister Saint-Francois,” said he.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
the sound of laughing
From this reading Ferrand began to laugh softly.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
for more time
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
not any; not one
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
oil-stove
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From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I shall help Sister Saint-Francois,” said he.
Saint-Francois
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From this reading “I shall help Sister Saint-Francois,” said he.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall help Sister Saint-Francois,” said he.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “I shall help Sister Saint-Francois,” said he.
sisterlyadjective
like or characteristic of or befitting a sister
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
with low volume
From this reading Ferrand began to laugh softly.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
time-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ferrand began to laugh softly.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
at any time that; every time that
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But we no longer require a doctor since all our patients are cured,” she replied; and, fixing her eyes on his, with her calm, sisterly air, she added, “Good-bye, Monsieur Ferrand.”
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I shall light the oil-stove, wash the crockery, carry the cups of broth and milk to the patients whenever we stop, according to the time-table hanging yonder; and if, all the same, you _should_ require a doctor, you will please come to fetch me.”
