used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
the state of being absent
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
(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 "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
ANXIETIESnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
from appearances alone
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
bailiwicknounUS /ˈbeɪlɪwɪk/
the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
dearly loved
From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
the act of departing
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
Hosmer
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From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
Janet
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From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
Mateo
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From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
and nothing more
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
not any; not one
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
San
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From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
the act of using
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "There's more going on in our village, apparently, than in many a small kingdom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "From all indications I shall have full opportunity for their use hereafter, whatever they may be, in our own bailiwick," Doctor Hosmer replied, smiling.
at the time that
From this reading They should be employed in the larger field of diplomacy," said Steele Weir, when on his arrival from Terry Creek he was apprised of what had occurred during his absence.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I merely had Janet use the truth with certain limitations, and there's no wiser course when part of the facts are known.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ANXIETIES "My dear doctor, your talents are wasted in San Mateo.
