adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
cannot
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From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
Langdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Langdon to the Professor.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Langdon to the Professor.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Mr. Langdon to the Professor.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Langdon to the Professor.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Langdon to the Professor.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading I would not trouble you, if I could find any person or books competent to enlighten me on some of these singular matters which have so excited me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I have of late become deeply interested in a class of subjects which present peculiar difficulty, and I must exercise the privilege of questioning you on some points upon which I desire information I cannot otherwise obtain.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading The leading doctor here is a shrewd, sensible man, but not versed in the curiosities of medical literature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR PROFESSOR, You were kind enough to promise me that you would assist me in any professional or scientific investigations in which I might become engaged.
