used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
amnesianounUS /æmˈniːʒə/
partial or total loss of memory
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
astronomernounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmər/
a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
set up or found
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
InstitutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
Nemo
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From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
not any; not one
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Scandinavian perhaps, they now say.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
pardonableadjective
admitting of being pardoned
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
by chance
From this reading Scandinavian perhaps, they now say.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
express in words
From this reading Scandinavian perhaps, they now say.
ScandinavianadjectiveUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/
of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures
From this reading Scandinavian perhaps, they now say.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
skepticismnounUS /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
express in words
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
unbalancedadjectiveUS /ənˈbælənst/
being or thrown out of equilibrium
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
migratory
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
in or at the place that
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
which person or people
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the Institution officials, with pardonable skepticism, declare to me privately that he is unbalanced—a victim of amnesia since that day he was found wandering on the streets of an American city, with no memory of who he was or where he came from.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I feel that I should add a few words to this manuscript given me by “Nemo.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They tell me he was, in his youth, probably some obscure European astronomer—which would account for his scientific knowledge.
the act of creating written works
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading This queer old man has been writing for me these memories of his youth.
