used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading "How could you be sure that a person was hopelessly afflicted?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading For the first time, he was made to appreciate "the importance of being earnest."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "How could you be sure that a person was hopelessly afflicted?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For the first time, he was made to appreciate "the importance of being earnest."
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
Braden
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From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How could you be sure that a person was hopelessly afflicted?"
dearly loved
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
Dr
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From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading For the first time, he was made to appreciate "the importance of being earnest."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time, he was made to appreciate "the importance of being earnest."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time, he was made to appreciate "the importance of being earnest."
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
many times at short intervals
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading "How could you be sure that a person was hopelessly afflicted?"
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
How
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From this reading "How could you be sure that a person was hopelessly afflicted?"
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading For the first time, he was made to appreciate "the importance of being earnest."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For the first time, he was made to appreciate "the importance of being earnest."
march in a procession
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
the force of workers available
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
and nothing more
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
a human being
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
express in words
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "How could you be sure that a person was hopelessly afflicted?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
a special situation
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time, he was made to appreciate "the importance of being earnest."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first time, he was made to appreciate "the importance of being earnest."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These men, through a frequently prompted spokesman, put questions to him that were so startling in their boldness that he was staggered by the misconception that had preceded him into his home land.
at the time that
From this reading When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
which person or people
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
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 When Dr. Braden Thorpe arrived in New York City on the fourteenth of March he was met at the pier by a horde of newspaper men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was asked such questions as these: "But, doctor, would you do that sort of thing to a person who was dear to you,—say a wife, a mother or an only child?"
