used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
equally
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
AWAKENINGnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Yet Dr. Hoyt spoke rather doubtfully of the case in hand.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
diseasesnounUS /dɪˈziːzəz/
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading Yet Dr. Hoyt spoke rather doubtfully of the case in hand.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
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Elmhurst
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indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
gray-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Yet Dr. Hoyt spoke rather doubtfully of the case in hand.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
Hoyt
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From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
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showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
not any; not one
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet Dr. Hoyt spoke rather doubtfully of the case in hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
on one occasion
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
on the contrary
From this reading Yet Dr. Hoyt spoke rather doubtfully of the case in hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Yet Dr. Hoyt spoke rather doubtfully of the case in hand.
express a supposition
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading THE AWAKENING James and Mr. Burke met the great specialist in brain diseases at the noon train on Wednesday and drove him to Elmhurst.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
at the time that
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Hoyt was a handsome, gray-haired man, with kindly eyes and a distinguished manner.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Dr. Hoyt spoke rather doubtfully of the case in hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "These cases are not so rare as you might suppose," he said; "yet no two of them are exactly alike.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When he was ushered into the library the young ladies were attracted by the physician at once, and from the first glance were inspired by confidence in his powers.
