used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MR.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading An air of bafflement and suspense hung over the city.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An air of bafflement and suspense hung over the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
bafflementnoun
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading An air of bafflement and suspense hung over the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
a young person of either sex
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
diagnoseverbUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊs/
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
fabledadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbəld/
celebrated in fable or legend
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading An air of bafflement and suspense hung over the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
inoculatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɑːkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “inoculate” — introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
the force of workers available
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MR.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
information about recent and important events
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An air of bafflement and suspense hung over the city.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
reactverbUS /riˈækt/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
reactedverbUS /riˈæktɪd/
past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
SHEI
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From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
Shei's
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From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading An air of bafflement and suspense hung over the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
unbelievableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
wealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈwelθiəst/
superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHEI The city, consuming the news of Mr. Shei's amazing coup along with its coffee and toast the following morning, reacted to the sensation much as a child might react to the sight of a fabled monster.
but in spite of that
From this reading The whole affair seemed monstrous, unbelievable--and yet the facts could not be reasoned away.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Seven of the city's wealthiest men had been inoculated with a malady of such a mysterious nature that the most celebrated physicians in New York City had admitted they were unable to diagnose it.
