Chapter VI

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

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

later than; following

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

(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 For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

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

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

eagerly desirous

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

possessive form of “bar” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

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From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

for the reason that

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

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From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

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

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

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

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

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From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

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From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

one or the other of two

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

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

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

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

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

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From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

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

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

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

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

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From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

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

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

the act of departing

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

in a lofty manner

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

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From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

and nothing more

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading His anxiety, however, led him into a very judicious piece of extravagance.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

cut with a saw

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

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

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

a special situation

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

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

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

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From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

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From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

precisely as stated

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

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

From this reading BARNABY CALLS ON THE DOCTOR Bar Vernon was particularly anxious not to miss the doctor that next morning, if only because the precious wallet was becoming such a dreadful burden to carry.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading He could not think of either losing time or exposing himself to any perils by the way; and so he called the first good-looking “hack” carriage he saw empty after leaving the hotel, and was whirled up in front of Dr. Manning’s elegant “brown-stone front,” on one of the most fashionable up-town streets, in something like proper style.

which person or people

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

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From this reading “I wouldn’t sleep with that thing another night,” he said to himself, “not for the whole hotel,”--forgetting how very little slumbering he had really managed to do.

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

From this reading For all that, however, the dignified servant who answered Bar’s pull at the door-bell looked down a little loftily on so very young and healthy-looking a “patient.”