aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He attended at once, and was at the house before his patient.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He attended at once, and was at the house before his patient.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
make calm or still
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
clear-headed
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From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading LIFE OR DEATH?
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
half-way
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From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He attended at once, and was at the house before his patient.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He attended at once, and was at the house before his patient.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He attended at once, and was at the house before his patient.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
of the present time and place
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE OR DEATH?
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
mattressnounUS /ˈmætrəs/
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
on one occasion
From this reading He attended at once, and was at the house before his patient.
and nothing more
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LIFE OR DEATH?
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He attended at once, and was at the house before his patient.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
Ryle
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From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. Ryle, clear-headed and of calm judgment, had sent for medical advice even before sending for her husband.
sitting-room
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From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Ryle was carried home on the mattress, and laid on the large table in the sitting-room, by the surgeon's directions.
which person or people
From this reading The only doctor available for immediate purposes was Mr. King, who lived about half-way between the farm and the village.
