used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
in the past
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
a man of refinement
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "I want justice and nothing more, Miss Gilbert."
Kate
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From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I want justice and nothing more, Miss Gilbert."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I want justice and nothing more, Miss Gilbert."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
Prale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I promise not to interrupt," Sidney Prale replied.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I promise not to interrupt," Sidney Prale replied.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I promise not to interrupt," Sidney Prale replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading "I promise not to interrupt," Sidney Prale replied.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
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 A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
a state of acute pain
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
express in words
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I promise not to interrupt," Sidney Prale replied.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want justice and nothing more, Miss Gilbert."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
the words that are spoken
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
a late time of life
From this reading "Ten years ago you were a clerk in the office of Griffin, the big broker, were you not?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A STARTLING STORY "This is a painful subject for me, as you must be aware," Kate Gilbert said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I shall tell the story in as few words as possible, and if you are a gentleman, you will not interrupt or cause me more suffering by protesting your innocence."
