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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
abode
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
account
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From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.
actor
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
anxiety
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
any
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From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.
attending
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.
bed
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From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
best
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
bought
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
cared
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
case
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
changed
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
checked
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
cost
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
death-like
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
demanded
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
discovery
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
earnest
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
exert
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From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.
exorbitant
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
face
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
Father
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
fee
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
fever
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
finding
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
forth
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
gold
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
Grey
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
handing
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
heed
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
hemorrhage
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
hesitation
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
hue
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
humble
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
instructions
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
interest
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
interested
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
kept
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From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.
leave
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From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.
leech
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
liberties
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From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.
listened
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
made
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
man
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
master
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
medicament
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
more
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.
natural
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.
patient
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
patient's
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
perfectly
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From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.
plentiful
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
put
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
quiet
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From this reading "He must be kept perfectly quiet.
rather
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
really
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
recover
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
regardless
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
services
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
skill
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
some
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
suggested
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
talk
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
TimenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
town
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
valuable
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From this reading He bought every suggested medicament, regardless of the cost, and made no hesitation in handing the exorbitant fee demanded by the great man for his valuable services.
very
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From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
voice
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From this reading On no account must he exert his voice, or leave his bed, or take any liberties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He cared for nothing, so that his master should recover; and the leech, finding that gold was plentiful in this humble abode, and rather interested in the discovery that he was attending the actor whose Father Time had made such talk in the town, really began to take some interest in the case, and to put forth his best skill; so that before very long the death-like hue of the patient’s face changed to something more natural, and the hemorrhage was for the time being checked.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
words
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From this reading Grey was in a fever of anxiety, and listened with earnest heed to the words of the leech, and his instructions for the relief of the patient.
