used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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a licensed medical practitioner
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don't
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From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Not exactly; how?"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
a young female
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
how
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From this reading "Not exactly; how?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is n't that kind of a man."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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it's
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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He is n't that kind of a man."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is n't that kind of a man."
Marcia
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a particular point in time
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
n't
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From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not exactly; how?"
obtuseadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈtuːs/
of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
and nothing more
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
be standing; be upright
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express a supposition
From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
That's
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From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
vegetateverbUS /ˈvedʒəteɪt/
lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind
From this reading Look here, Marcia, how long do you suppose I can stand it to vegetate here in Canada?
in or at the place that
From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Why, if--of course it's only an 'if'--the Doctor should find this girl, he would n't for a moment think of taking that money, which in justice if not in the law belongs to her, to further any of his plans.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course not; but I don't see how--" "That's where you are obtuse.
