used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Bernard resolved to get better acquainted with him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
for the reason that
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Bernard resolved to get better acquainted with him.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
take in liquids
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Bernard resolved to get better acquainted with him.
ginnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
inebriateverbUS /ˌɪˈnebrieɪt/
fill with sublime emotion
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
intemperateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtempərət/
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
held dear
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
the force of workers available
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
by chance
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
PuffernounUS /ˈpʌfər/
delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
determined
From this reading Bernard resolved to get better acquainted with him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
Snowdon
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From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day the professor was sober, partly, perhaps, because his supply of drink had given out.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
venerateverbUS /ˈvenəreɪt/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Bernard had always cherished high respect for literary men and professors, though it must be confessed that he did not venerate Professor Snowdon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To find Professor Puffer an inebriate was certainly a shock to him.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Still, he remembered that Burns had been intemperate, and that Byron loved gin, and that in spite of his taste for whisky Professor Puffer might be a learned man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bernard resolved to get better acquainted with him.
