used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SCHOOL INFLUENCES.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
carefully weighed
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
doersnounUS /ˈduːərz/
plural of “doer” — a person who acts and gets things done
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
INFLUENCESnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SCHOOL INFLUENCES.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
parchment-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
by chance
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
an educational institution
From this reading SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SCHOOL INFLUENCES.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading SCHOOL SPIRIT AND SCHOOL INFLUENCES.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning Frank made the acquaintance of Dr. Hobart, principal of Queen's School.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His shoulders were bowed a little, perhaps with his weight of learning, for Dr. Hobart was considered one of the best of preparatory school leaders.
at the time that
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
wispnounUS /wɪsp/
a small tuft or lock
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The Doctor had the reputation of being severe, a terror to wrong doers, but gentle enough withal when things went right.
a late time of life
From this reading He was a mere wisp of a man, about sixty years old, not over five feet tall, and with a thin, narrow face and parchment-like skin.
