There are some great minds above such trifles.

His examination of the patient was a matter of some minutes.

Then he would say, "Bad case," with the peculiar mechanical diction that was his--the words that Meredith had taught him on the evening of his arrival.

After making his diagnosis Nestorius usually proceeded to entertain the patient with a display of his treasures for the time being.

These were not in themselves of great value: sundry pebbles, a trouser-button, two shells, and a glass stopper, formed, as it were, the basis of his collection, which was increased or diminished according to circumstances.