used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “The man is as mad as a hatter,” said Dr. Parker, with the air of a mental specialist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Dr. Joliffe had asked Dr. Parker the question, and his eye demanded that Dr. Parker should answer it.
react verbally
From this reading But Dr. Joliffe had asked Dr. Parker the question, and his eye demanded that Dr. Parker should answer it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The man is as mad as a hatter,” said Dr. Parker, with the air of a mental specialist.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But Dr. Joliffe had asked Dr. Parker the question, and his eye demanded that Dr. Parker should answer it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But is he certifiable--that’s the point?”
certifiableadjective
fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)
From this reading “But is he certifiable--that’s the point?”
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading “He’s a source of danger to the community,” the vicar cut in.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading “He’s a source of danger to the community,” the vicar cut in.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “He’s a source of danger to the community,” the vicar cut in.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading But Dr. Joliffe had asked Dr. Parker the question, and his eye demanded that Dr. Parker should answer it.
didn't
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From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
Dr
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From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
the organ of sight
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Dr. Joliffe had asked Dr. Parker the question, and his eye demanded that Dr. Parker should answer it.
hatternounUS /ˈhætər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading “The man is as mad as a hatter,” said Dr. Parker, with the air of a mental specialist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But is he certifiable--that’s the point?”
He's
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From this reading “He’s a source of danger to the community,” the vicar cut in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Dr. Joliffe had asked Dr. Parker the question, and his eye demanded that Dr. Parker should answer it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The man is as mad as a hatter,” said Dr. Parker, with the air of a mental specialist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Dr. Joliffe had asked Dr. Parker the question, and his eye demanded that Dr. Parker should answer it.
Joliffe
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From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
roused to anger
From this reading “The man is as mad as a hatter,” said Dr. Parker, with the air of a mental specialist.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The man is as mad as a hatter,” said Dr. Parker, with the air of a mental specialist.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “But is he certifiable--that’s the point?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But Dr. Joliffe had asked Dr. Parker the question, and his eye demanded that Dr. Parker should answer it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But Dr. Joliffe had asked Dr. Parker the question, and his eye demanded that Dr. Parker should answer it.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading “He’s a source of danger to the community,” the vicar cut in.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
that's
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From this reading “But is he certifiable--that’s the point?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading “He’s a source of danger to the community,” the vicar cut in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I told the squire,” said Dr. Joliffe, with a menacing eye upon Dr, Parker, “that I didn’t feel able to move in the matter without the advice of a mental specialist.”
