used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
(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 All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
ComparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
DictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
take in liquids
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
a social unit living together
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
fountainheadnoun
an abundant source
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
installationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
Jean-Marie
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From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
MedicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
and nothing more
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading The Doctor was a pattern of regularity.
Pharmacopoeianoun
a collection or stock of drugs
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
PHILOSOPHERnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
placiditynoun
a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading The Doctor was a pattern of regularity.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
unusual or striking
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
stable-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
precisely as stated
From this reading He retained his singular placidity of mind and manner; he was rarely in fault; but he made only a very partial progress in his studies, and remained much of a stranger in the family.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF A PHILOSOPHER The installation of the adopted stable-boy was thus happily effected, and the wheels of life continued to run smoothly in the Doctor's house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jean-Marie did his horse and carriage duty in the morning; sometimes helped in the housework; sometimes walked abroad with the Doctor, to drink wisdom from the fountainhead; and was introduced at night to the sciences and the dead tongues.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
but in spite of that
From this reading All forenoon he worked on his great book, the "Comparative Pharmacopoeia, or Historical Dictionary of all Medicines," which as yet consisted principally of slips of paper and pins.
