used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
don't
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From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
Dr
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From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
Godfrey
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From this reading I looked at Godfrey quickly.
Godfrey's
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From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
GUESSESnounUS /ˈɡesəz/
plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
Hinman's
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From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
lamentableadjectiveUS /ləˈmentəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
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 So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked at Godfrey quickly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
having a point
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
prescriptionnounUS /prəˈskrɪpʃən/
directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
with speed
From this reading I looked at Godfrey quickly.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
RIDDLEverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
SwainnounUS /sweɪn/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
a special situation
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
tooth-brush
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From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
accept gladly
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which reminds me," he added, "that I don't know what has become of my own coat and shirt."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GUESSES AT THE RIDDLE We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had come out without so much as a tooth-brush, he pointed out; his trousers were in a lamentable condition, and, while Godfrey's coat was welcome, it was far from a perfect fit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So the doctor took himself off, before long, and Swain announced that he himself would have to return to the city.
