used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE BROKEN FIGURE "Any particular object in that course?"
move towards
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading David asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE BROKEN FIGURE "Any particular object in that course?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE BROKEN FIGURE "Any particular object in that course?"
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David asked.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
divisible by two
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE BROKEN FIGURE "Any particular object in that course?"
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BROKEN FIGURE "Any particular object in that course?"
irrationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræʃənəl/
not consistent with or using reason
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading THE BROKEN FIGURE "Any particular object in that course?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE BROKEN FIGURE "Any particular object in that course?"
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BROKEN FIGURE "Any particular object in that course?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROKEN FIGURE "Any particular object in that course?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There ought to be an object in everything that even an irrational man says or does," Bell replied.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
communicated in words
From this reading "I have achieved some marvellous results by following up a single sentence uttered by a patient.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Besides, on the evening in question you were particularly told to approach the house from the sea front."
