used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
anatomistnounUS /əˈnætəməst/
an expert in anatomy
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I should say no,” answered Thorndyke.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The shape seems to me to suggest a tibia, but of course it is much too small.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Is it the upper end of the ulna?”
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
half-vexed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
HemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
and nothing more
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The shape seems to me to suggest a tibia, but of course it is much too small.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The shape seems to me to suggest a tibia, but of course it is much too small.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
not any; not one
From this reading “I should say no,” answered Thorndyke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
express in words
From this reading “I should say no,” answered Thorndyke.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The shape seems to me to suggest a tibia, but of course it is much too small.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The shape seems to me to suggest a tibia, but of course it is much too small.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The shape seems to me to suggest a tibia, but of course it is much too small.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “It seems ridiculous that a competent anatomist should be in any doubt with as large a portion as this, but really I can’t confidently give it a name.
Thorndyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I should say no,” answered Thorndyke.
tibianounUS /ˈtɪbiə/
the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
From this reading The shape seems to me to suggest a tibia, but of course it is much too small.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shape seems to me to suggest a tibia, but of course it is much too small.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The shape seems to me to suggest a tibia, but of course it is much too small.
ulnanoun
the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
From this reading Is it the upper end of the ulna?”
the topmost one of two
From this reading Is it the upper end of the ulna?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “That is what I was just asking myself,” replied Hemming, looking at the fragment with a sort of half-vexed smile.
