681
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From this reading 681.
682
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From this reading 682.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
from appearances alone
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
communicated in words
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, replied the latter, it is owing to the piece.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading No, replied the latter, it is owing to the piece.
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
not any; not one
From this reading No, replied the latter, it is owing to the piece.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading No, replied the latter, it is owing to the piece.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading No, replied the latter, it is owing to the piece.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
specificsnounUS /spɪˈsɪfɪks/
plural of “specific” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
required or under orders
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
thinnessnounUS /ˈθɪnnɪs/
relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading A physician being sent for, by a maker of universal specifics, expressed his surprise at being called in on an occasion apparently so trifling.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reynolds, the dramatist, observing to Martin the thinness of the house at one of his own plays, added, He supposed it was owing to the war.
