used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
react verbally
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, follow me, and I will endeavor to satisfy your curiosity.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, follow me, and I will endeavor to satisfy your curiosity.”
Boyar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
CAINnounUS /keɪn/
(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
From this reading THE STORY OF CAIN.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading At any rate, follow me, and I will endeavor to satisfy your curiosity.”
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading At any rate, follow me, and I will endeavor to satisfy your curiosity.”
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
mayhapadverb
by chance
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
not any; not one
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF CAIN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
Ramodanofsky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, follow me, and I will endeavor to satisfy your curiosity.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading At any rate, follow me, and I will endeavor to satisfy your curiosity.”
express in speech
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF CAIN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF CAIN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading AFTER a moment’s thought the physician walked on, motioning to me to follow him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
at the time that
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At any rate, follow me, and I will endeavor to satisfy your curiosity.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This is no place for private converse,” he said; “when we are in my house, I can answer you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was of the Boyar Ramodanofsky I was about to speak, and your question startled me; but mayhap it was accidental.
