used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading "Briefly put, doctor, the case is this," said Adam Adams.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading "Briefly put, doctor, the case is this," said Adam Adams.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
any thing at all
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
BrieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading "Briefly put, doctor, the case is this," said Adam Adams.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The brow of the old physician contracted.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Briefly put, doctor, the case is this," said Adam Adams.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading The brow of the old physician contracted.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Briefly put, doctor, the case is this," said Adam Adams.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Briefly put, doctor, the case is this," said Adam Adams.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
a particular point in time
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The brow of the old physician contracted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
a human being
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The brow of the old physician contracted.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Briefly put, doctor, the case is this," said Adam Adams.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Briefly put, doctor, the case is this," said Adam Adams.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Briefly put, doctor, the case is this," said Adam Adams.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART There was a moment of silence.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I want to know if there is anything known to the medical world, a powder or something of that sort, strong enough to kill a person if he should breathe of it."
