used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Curious disease among trout in Wales," I read.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
bacillusnounUS /bəˈsɪləs/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Listen to this," I cried, bursting excitedly into the room.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading I laid the paper on the table and pointed to the column.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Listen to this," I cried, bursting excitedly into the room.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Curious disease among trout in Wales," I read.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
DISEASEnounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
ElannounUS /ˈiːlən/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "Listen to this," I cried, bursting excitedly into the room.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
Harley
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From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Listen to this," I cried, bursting excitedly into the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
set down according to a plan
From this reading I laid the paper on the table and pointed to the column.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen to this," I cried, bursting excitedly into the room.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I laid the paper on the table and pointed to the column.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
having a point
From this reading I laid the paper on the table and pointed to the column.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Curious disease among trout in Wales," I read.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
reservoirsnounUS /ˈrezərvwɑːrz/
plural of “reservoir” — a large or extra supply of something
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Listen to this," I cried, bursting excitedly into the room.
Sarakoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
Sarakoff-Harden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I laid the paper on the table and pointed to the column.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Listen to this," I cried, bursting excitedly into the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading "Curious disease among trout in Wales," I read.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading "Curious disease among trout in Wales," I read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "In the Elan reservoirs which have long been famed for their magnificent trout, which have recently increased so enormously in size and number that artificial stocking is entirely unnecessary, a curious disease has made its appearance.
the act of creating written works
From this reading THE BLUE DISEASE Next day the first news of the Sarakoff-Harden bacillus appeared in a small paragraph in an evening paper, and immediately I saw it, I hurried back to the house in Harley Street where Sarakoff was writing a record of our researches.
