used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
abdominaladjectiveUS /æbˈdɑːmənəl/
of or relating to or near the abdomen
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
bellynounUS /ˈbeli/
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Captain Wheeler, who had called him, was interested in knee cases.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading "Here, Crawford, here's something for you!"
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
drawlnounUS /drɔːl/
a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Here, Crawford, here's something for you!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Wheeler, who had called him, was interested in knee cases.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, Crawford, here's something for you!"
here's
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From this reading "Here, Crawford, here's something for you!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Wheeler, who had called him, was interested in knee cases.
humorouslyadverbUS /ˈhjuːmərəsli/
in a humorous manner
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
isn't
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From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Captain Wheeler, who had called him, was interested in knee cases.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
Maynard
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From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Here, Crawford, here's something for you!"
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
tummynounUS /ˈtʌmi/
slang for a paunch
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
universitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/
plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading "Such a delightful tummy, isn't it?" said Captain Wheeler, who spoke in the affected drawl of our public schools and universities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain Crawford was an abdominal specialist, at least he was particularly interested in abdominal cases, or "belly cases" as they were humorously termed.
WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading Captain Wheeler, who had called him, was interested in knee cases.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Wheeler, who had called him, was interested in knee cases.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Captain Maynard, who was working at the far end of the theatre, had a fondness for head cases.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here, Crawford, here's something for you!"
