used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Depression was a mood which in Tom Johnson usually led to action.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, he came out of the room extremely depressed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As it was, he came out of the room extremely depressed.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading As it was, he came out of the room extremely depressed.
DepressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Depression was a mood which in Tom Johnson usually led to action.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading As it was, he came out of the room extremely depressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
grislyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Depression was a mood which in Tom Johnson usually led to action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Tom knew very little of operations.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Depression was a mood which in Tom Johnson usually led to action.
LinounUS /liː/
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom knew very little of operations.
MARATHONnounUS /ˈmerəθɑːn/
any long and arduous undertaking
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Depression was a mood which in Tom Johnson usually led to action.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
nipverbUS /nɪp/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Tom knew very little of operations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As it was, he came out of the room extremely depressed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
probingadjectiveUS /ˈproʊbɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As it was, he came out of the room extremely depressed.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
male cat
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
unmannedadjectiveUS /ənˈmænd/
lacking a crew
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
under normal conditions
From this reading Depression was a mood which in Tom Johnson usually led to action.
Van's
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From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tom knew very little of operations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His life had been a normal one and the grisly sight which he was called upon to witness would have altogether unmanned him had it not been for Mrs. Van's timely nip.
Yow
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From this reading TOM DOES A MARATHON That Jimmy Adams survived the operation of probing to which he was subjected by Li Yow was to Tom Johnson evidence of an almost miraculous skill on the part of the Chinese doctor.
