used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
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 But the honesty of the rugged face only added to his perplexity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Of course I am, Keith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you certain you are not mistaken?”
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the honesty of the rugged face only added to his perplexity.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “Are you certain you are not mistaken?”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
being joined in close association
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course I am, Keith.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading But the honesty of the rugged face only added to his perplexity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Of course I am, Keith.
I've
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From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
Keith
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From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading “Are you certain you are not mistaken?”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Are you certain you are not mistaken?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
and nothing more
From this reading But the honesty of the rugged face only added to his perplexity.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading But the honesty of the rugged face only added to his perplexity.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading But the honesty of the rugged face only added to his perplexity.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the honesty of the rugged face only added to his perplexity.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
WaitenounUS /weɪt/
United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Keith, his eyes filled with undisguised doubt, studied the face of the man opposite, almost convinced that he was, in some way, connected with the puzzling mystery.
a late time of life
From this reading I've known Waite for fifteen years a bit intimately--have met him frequently since the war--and I certainly talked with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you certain you are not mistaken?”
