used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
(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 He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I hope matters are not as bad as you fear," he said.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Nurse's news astonished the Doctor very much.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "I hope matters are not as bad as you fear," he said.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Nurse's news astonished the Doctor very much.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I hope matters are not as bad as you fear," he said.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope matters are not as bad as you fear," he said.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
hystericsnounUS /ˌhɪˈsterɪks/
an attack of hysteria
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope matters are not as bad as you fear," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
a message received and understood
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I hope matters are not as bad as you fear," he said.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nurse's news astonished the Doctor very much.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Nurse's news astonished the Doctor very much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
Nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Nurse's news astonished the Doctor very much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope matters are not as bad as you fear," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
carry out
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nurse's news astonished the Doctor very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not a man, however, to show all he felt.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw that Nurse was on the verge of hysterics, and he knew that if he did not take this startling and unpleasant piece of information in the most matter-of-fact way, he would get nothing out of her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope matters are not as bad as you fear," he said.
