used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
(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 The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And what eyes!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Can it be possible?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can it be possible?"
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
else
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From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
hallucinationnounUS /həˌluːsəˈneɪʃən/
illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Can it be possible?"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
microbiological
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From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Can it be possible?"
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
unusual or striking
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
precisely as stated
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what eyes!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The magistrate instituted inquiries into his life, and he discovered this, which removed all his doubts.
which person or people
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Probably I am the sport of an hallucination at this moment, or else there are two pairs of eyes that are perfectly similar in the world.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
a late time of life
From this reading Five years previously, Monsieur X---- had been a very poor, but very brilliant medical student, who, although he never took his doctor's degree, had already made himself remarkable by his microbiological researches.
