used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “Arthur Gernham,” he said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Very down on us doctors, but an interesting fellow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Very down on us doctors, but an interesting fellow.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
a boy or man
From this reading “Very down on us doctors, but an interesting fellow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
set up or found
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
Gernham
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From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Very down on us doctors, but an interesting fellow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
and nothing more
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
others
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From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
raspingadjective
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Arthur Gernham,” he said.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Very down on us doctors, but an interesting fellow.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very down on us doctors, but an interesting fellow.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading During dinner Gernham talked a great deal in a rasping voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
which person or people
From this reading His conversation was interesting, for he was not only intelligent, but obviously an enthusiast, and one who was entirely fearless of the opinion of others.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered much who he was, and as we were getting up from the table I found an opportunity to ask my host.
