used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
in the past
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
in addition
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
Arletta
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From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
aroused or activated
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
bafflesnounUS /ˈbæfəlz/
plural of “baffle” — a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
cannot
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From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
an occurrence of something
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
entericadjective
of or relating to the enteron
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
at any time
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
hallucinationnounUS /həˌluːsəˈneɪʃən/
illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
loonnounUS /luːn/
a worthless lazy fellow
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
used to form the superlative
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
NoahnounUS /ˈnoʊə/
the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
unusual or striking
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
in the direction of
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
utterancesnounUS /ˈʌtərənsɪz/
plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fellow has been out of his head ever since he was brought here, two months ago, and fancies that he has been in a trance since the time of Noah and the Ark.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIRST VOICE: "This is a most peculiar case of enteric fever, in which the patient baffles all medical aid towards a cure.
which person or people
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has a strange hallucination that he can be awakened from his protracted nap by a kiss from a certain female, whom he describes as Arletta the Beautiful.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The case has its amusing side also, for every woman by the name of Arletta who visits this hospital cannot resist the temptation of kissing the man, in order to ascertain whether they possess the secret charm to restore his right senses.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although he is as crazy as a loon, yet some of his utterances are really remarkable for the depth of logic they contain.
