used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
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 Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
(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 “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading I have seen so many instances of similar calculations!”
commissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
set up or found
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seen so many instances of similar calculations!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading I have seen so many instances of similar calculations!”
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
and nothing more
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I have seen so many instances of similar calculations!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why not tell me the whole truth?” she stammered.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why not tell me the whole truth?” she stammered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have seen so many instances of similar calculations!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
by chance
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
presumptionsnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃənz/
plural of “presumption” — an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen so many instances of similar calculations!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why not tell me the whole truth?” she stammered.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I have seen so many instances of similar calculations!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have seen so many instances of similar calculations!”
stammered
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From this reading “Why not tell me the whole truth?” she stammered.
express in words
From this reading “Why not tell me the whole truth?” she stammered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Why not tell me the whole truth?” she stammered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Because I do not know it,” replied the commissary; “because these are all mere presumptions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then regretting, perhaps, to have said so much, “But I may be mistaken,” he added: “I do not pretend to be infallible.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “Why not tell me the whole truth?” she stammered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was just then completing a brief inventory of all the papers found in the old desk.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Why not tell me the whole truth?” she stammered.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why not tell me the whole truth?” she stammered.
