used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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Alma
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From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
BrittennounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
major English composer of the 20th century; noted for his operas (1913-1976)
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(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
Dr
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plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading She hesitated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
intuitions
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From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
Jim
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and nothing more
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
and nothing more
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "The story seems satisfactory, up to a point.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading "The story seems satisfactory, up to a point.
savoringnounUS /ˈseɪvərɪŋ/
taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The story seems satisfactory, up to a point.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hesitated.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
swivelingverbUS /ˈswɪvəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swivel” — turn on a pivot
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
therapynounUS /ˈθerəpi/
(medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
(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 "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a random fashion he let his mind wander over the story he had just heard, savoring not only the facts, but the feelings behind them and the intuitions which they built up in his own mind.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Dr. Morris Wolf leaned back in his chair after Jim Britten was wheeled, asleep, from the therapy room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Alma, what do you think?" he said, swiveling his chair to look at the other doctor across his desk.
