used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
extreme mental distress
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Come into my other room where we shall not be disturbed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can heal you.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come into my other room where we shall not be disturbed.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "Come into my other room where we shall not be disturbed.
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From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
divisible by two
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
only a very short time before
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
healverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading I can heal you.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can heal you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Come into my other room where we shall not be disturbed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
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 He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come into my other room where we shall not be disturbed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
other's
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From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Come into my other room where we shall not be disturbed.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Come into my other room where we shall not be disturbed.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Nothing is easier," replied Dr. Stephen, after a hesitation so slight that the other probably did not even notice it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Come into my other room where we shall not be disturbed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the pain on his face and the anguish in his voice were an instant passport to the other's heart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He talked in utter confusion, and hardly knew what he was saying.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Come into my other room where we shall not be disturbed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I can heal you.
