used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE SITUATION.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
can't
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From this reading "I can't give it," said Oliver hastily.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I should prefer your permission," said the old doctor.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I can't give it," said Oliver hastily.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "I can't give it," said Oliver hastily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should prefer your permission," said the old doctor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can't give it," said Oliver hastily.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
not any; not one
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
approval to do something
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
like better; value more highly
From this reading "I should prefer your permission," said the old doctor.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should prefer your permission," said the old doctor.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A TERRIBLE SITUATION.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE SITUATION.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir," said Oliver, hoping that he might be accessible to reason, "you have no right to experiment upon me without my permission."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Be good enough to remove your coat," said the old man with a politeness hardly consistent with his fearful purpose.
