used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
Barcroft
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From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
placed crosswise
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
dearly loved
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, don't limp, old man.
Entwistle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
INVESTIGATIONSnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading No, don't limp, old man.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No, don't limp, old man.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
not any; not one
From this reading No, don't limp, old man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No, don't limp, old man.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
express in words
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
successive (without a break)
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INVESTIGATIONS "To come straight to the point, my dear Entwistle," said Peter Barcroft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Judging by the way in which you crossed the room I think I am right in concluding that your recovery has been rapid and, I hope, permanent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I may say that I have two reasons for looking you up.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The first is purely a matter of form--to inquire after your injured ankle.
