one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The father's tones were unsteady as he asked the question.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
Capt
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From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Hardly," was the reply: "certainly none for the worse."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
Conly
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From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Will she get over it, do you think?"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The father's tones were unsteady as he asked the question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Will she get over it, do you think?"
highest in quality
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Hardly," was the reply: "certainly none for the worse."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The father's tones were unsteady as he asked the question.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Will she get over it, do you think?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
not any; not one
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
not one, and not any
From this reading "Hardly," was the reply: "certainly none for the worse."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Will she get over it, do you think?"
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The father's tones were unsteady as he asked the question.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
Raymond
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From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Hardly," was the reply: "certainly none for the worse."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will she get over it, do you think?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is there any change, doctor?" asked Capt. Raymond, meeting Arthur Conly in the hall.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Will she get over it, do you think?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm on the rack; For sure, the greatest evil man can know, Bears no proportion to the dread suspense."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The father's tones were unsteady as he asked the question.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading The father's tones were unsteady as he asked the question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hardly," was the reply: "certainly none for the worse."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The father's tones were unsteady as he asked the question.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will she get over it, do you think?"
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Hardly," was the reply: "certainly none for the worse."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will she get over it, do you think?"
