used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, a man could grow forgetful.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He point-blank refused to admit he was sick _that_ way--in the head!
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course, a man could grow forgetful.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, a man could grow forgetful.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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Dugan's
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From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
Edna
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From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading Of course, a man could grow forgetful.
the act of departing
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pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Of course, a man could grow forgetful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He point-blank refused to admit he was sick _that_ way--in the head!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
HOW
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading HOW ARE YOU GOING TO KEEP THEM DOWN ON THE FARM--AFTER THEY'VE SEEN THE TRUTH?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Of course, a man could grow forgetful.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, a man could grow forgetful.
touching and supported by a surface
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the time that has elapsed
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
point-blankadjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He point-blank refused to admit he was sick _that_ way--in the head!
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HOW ARE YOU GOING TO KEEP THEM DOWN ON THE FARM--AFTER THEY'VE SEEN THE TRUTH?
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He point-blank refused to admit he was sick _that_ way--in the head!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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THEY'VE
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a fact that has been verified
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Edna begged him to see the doctor living in that new house two miles past Dugan's farm, but he refused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He point-blank refused to admit he was sick _that_ way--in the head!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He point-blank refused to admit he was sick _that_ way--in the head!
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
at the time that
From this reading He didn't know exactly when it had started, but it had been going on for weeks.
the person or people being spoken to
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