used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
(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 certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
any thing at all
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
for the reason that
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His manner was like what it had been the evening just recounted.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
Dr
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From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
an act that fails
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, letters took a great many hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the first place, letters took a great many hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His manner was like what it had been the evening just recounted.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the first place, letters took a great many hours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, letters took a great many hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
and nothing more
From this reading His manner was like what it had been the evening just recounted.
the literary culture
From this reading In the first place, letters took a great many hours.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His manner was like what it had been the evening just recounted.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
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 In the first place, letters took a great many hours.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
Pattaquasset
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, letters took a great many hours.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading His manner was like what it had been the evening just recounted.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the first place, letters took a great many hours.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
unsolvedadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvd/
not solved
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Faith did not have as uninterrupted a time for studies as she had counted upon for the next few months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the second place, her studies were pretty frequently broken up of an evening by Dr. Harrison.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His manner was like what it had been the evening just recounted.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He certainly came often; whether it was because of the strength of attraction in that particular house, or the failure of any attraction beside in all the coasts of Pattaquasset, was a problem which remained unsolved by anything in the doctor's manner.
