adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He decided to consult another physician.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading He decided to consult another physician.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He decided to consult another physician.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
Dupont
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From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He decided to consult another physician.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the other hand were vague and uncertain possibilities which it was difficult for him to make real to himself.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading George Dupont had the most important decision of his life to make; but there was never very much doubt what his decision would be.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading One the one hand was the definite certainty that if he took the doctor’s advice, he would wreck his business prospects, and perhaps also lose the woman he loved.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading It was all very well to wait a while to be cured of the dread disease; but to wait three or four years--that was simply preposterous!
