used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
(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 You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
DeemsverbUS /diːmz/
third-person singular of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
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From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
a man of refinement
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading MENTAL PROBLEMS.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
PROBLEMSnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading MENTAL PROBLEMS.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Dr. Deems," said Ruth, looking up from her programme with a thoughtful air.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if he is a man whom I have any special desire to hear?"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Ruth knew indeed that the gentleman in question was a New York clergyman; that was as far as her knowledge extended.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must constantly remember the entire ignorance of these girls on all names and topics that pertained to the religious world.
