used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.
AttorneysnounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.
CandidlyadverbUS /ˈkændɪdli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
Clayton
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From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
COXnounUS /kɑːks/
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.
Croyden
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CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
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dearly loved
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
didn't
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a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
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Dr
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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
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EnclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
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everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
Hammerstead
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
IRVINGnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
itemizedverbUS /ˈaɪtəmaɪzd/
past form of “itemize” — specify individually
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the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
JRnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading BY IRVING E. COX, JR.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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MEMOnounUS /ˈmemoʊ/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
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past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
not any; not one
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
over-worked
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From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.
physicistnounUS /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/
a scientist trained in physics
From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
Price'snounUS /ˈpraɪsɪz/
possessive form of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
psychiatristnounUS /səˈkaɪətrəst/
a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading Candidly, Bill, you needed a psychiatrist for the job, not a graduate physicist.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading _They said old Doctor Price was an inventive genius but no miracle worker.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet--if he didn't work miracles in behalf of an over-worked little guy named Cupid, what was he doing?_ MEMO TO: Clayton, Croyden and Hammerstead, Attorneys Dear Bill: Enclosed is the itemized inventory of the furnishings of the late Dr. Edward Price's estate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As you requested, I personally examined the laboratory.