used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Brady regarded Dick for a moment thoughtfully.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was, Dick observed, a certain hesitation about his manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading Dr. Brady regarded Dick for a moment thoughtfully.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
Cameron
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From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was, Dick observed, a certain hesitation about his manner.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dr. Brady regarded Dick for a moment thoughtfully.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Brady regarded Dick for a moment thoughtfully.
epidemicnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪk/
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading He told me about the epidemic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Brady regarded Dick for a moment thoughtfully.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told me about the epidemic.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading There was, Dick observed, a certain hesitation about his manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was, Dick observed, a certain hesitation about his manner.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was, Dick observed, a certain hesitation about his manner.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dr. Brady regarded Dick for a moment thoughtfully.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading There was, Dick observed, a certain hesitation about his manner.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Dr. Brady regarded Dick for a moment thoughtfully.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, Dick observed, a certain hesitation about his manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Dr. Brady regarded Dick for a moment thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told me about the epidemic.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I remember that there was a large map that hung on the wall behind his desk, and to this map he frequently referred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, Dick observed, a certain hesitation about his manner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Before we left Fort Mackenzie,” the physician began, “your Inspector Cameron called me to his office.
