used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
(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 OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
in addition
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
Barbara
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From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Mr. Stuart inquired without ceremony.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
dupeverbUS /duːp/
fool or hoax
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
at any time
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
accept an excuse for
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
Hamlin
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From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Mr. Stuart inquired without ceremony.
and nothing more
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Stuart inquired without ceremony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
OILnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
the act of punishing
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
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 With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Mr. Stuart inquired without ceremony.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
in a swift manner
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He declared that he had been influenced to suspect Barbara ever since her arrival in his home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His enemies had also made a dupe of him, but his punishment had come upon him swiftly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OIL ON THE TROUBLED WATERS "What does all this mean, William Hamlin?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading With bowed head Mr. Hamlin told the whole story, not attempting to excuse himself, for Mr. Hamlin was a just man, though a severe one.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Stuart inquired without ceremony.
