used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
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 "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Plätner was gazing at the baby searchingly.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I think my dear--" began Tom, nervously.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
dearly loved
From this reading "I think my dear--" began Tom, nervously.
Don't
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From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
Dr
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From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
Elinor
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From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Dr. Plätner was gazing at the baby searchingly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think my dear--" began Tom, nervously.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
Minturn
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From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think my dear--" began Tom, nervously.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading "I think my dear--" began Tom, nervously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
playfullyadverbUS /ˈpleɪfəli/
in a playful manner
From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
Plätner
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From this reading Dr. Plätner was gazing at the baby searchingly.
Protoplasmnoun
the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus)
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
Scarsdale
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From this reading "Don’t go any further, Mr. Minturn," cried Elinor Scarsdale, playfully.
searchinglyadverb
in a searching manner
From this reading Dr. Plätner was gazing at the baby searchingly.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think my dear--" began Tom, nervously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
male cat
From this reading "I think my dear--" began Tom, nervously.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "The baby is so much more interesting than----" "Protoplasm," added Dr. Hopkins, under his breath.
vintagenounUS /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Plätner was gazing at the baby searchingly.
at the time that
From this reading "He seems to know a rare vintage when he sees it," suggested Dr. Hopkins, intending, of course, to compliment his hostess.
