used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The thought of death has always bothered me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Helping it?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I shuddered at the idea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading The thought of death has always bothered me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
carefully weighed
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The thought of death has always bothered me.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
at any time
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
the act of departing
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thought of death has always bothered me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Helping it?" he asked.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
provoking horror
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shuddered at the idea.
I've
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From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I shuddered at the idea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thought of death has always bothered me.
Mekstrom's
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From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The thought of death has always bothered me.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
Phelps
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From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
ScholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading I shuddered at the idea.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shuddered at the idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought of death has always bothered me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idea of looking at a hand and knowing that I was going to die by the calendar seemed particularly horrible.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
showing curiosity
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Taking the bit between my teeth, I said, "Scholar Phelps, I've been wondering whether you and your Center have ever considered treating Mekstrom's by helping it?"
